Susan Samson, MA, Ed. M, Educational Consultant

Susan Samson has been helping students identify and meet their academic and personal goals for over 35 years. She earned her Master's Degree in Applied Human Development & Counseling and Master's Degree in Education from the Teachers College of Columbia University. Early in her career she worked as an Interventional Counselor and Program Coordinator at Mabel Dean Bacon High School and Annex for the New York City Board of Education. She is also a trained ADHD Coach and a member of the American Coaching Association.

Samson is currently one of nineteen Florida-based members of IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association), the nation's foremost professional organization for educational placement advisors working in private practice. She has served as an IECA peer mentor and was chosen to represent the state of Florida on a college admissions panel at the 2007 IECA Fall Conference. As part of her certification, Samson has personally visited over 200 colleges, universities and transitional programs.

Susan Samson continues to attend multiple college counseling workshops and conferences through both the IECA and NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counselors). Samson is also a member of HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association).

Founder, College Intuition LLC

On a personal note, I believe in the power of stories to communicate and I'd like to tell you a little more about my background to share some of my passion and vision for College Intuition.

While my degrees in counseling and education were a big part of the foundation and philosophies behind the startup of my company - my real test came when both my children needed help applying for college.

Fortunately, after all the essays, road trips, college tours, practice interviews and late-night arguments, my son Andrew and my daughter Paige were accepted to their top choices: The University of Pennsylvania and Emory University, respectively. I was very happy, but I knew it hadn’t been easy—the application process had become more complex and demanding than ever.

That’s when I decided to dedicate myself to helping other parents survive this tedious but, ultimately, gratifying journey. I attended conferences and workshops across the country to further my understanding of the latest developments in today’s application process.

So as both an educational consultant and a parent, I know the college application process can be overwhelming. I also understand that with extensive research and good communication, we can work together to help your student find the "right match".