Tracy Ganzer Haferling, M.Ed.
Independent Educational Consultant and Founder

AFFILIATIONS:

• UC Irvine Independent Educational Consultant Certificate
• CA Professional Single Subject English Teaching Credential 
• Higher Education Consultant Association (HECA)
• ​Western Association of College Admissions Counselors (WACAC)

I have dedicated my 25 year career in education to working with teenagers. The first 17 years were spent in the classroom: nine years teaching English at The Archer School for Girls in LA, a highly regarded independent school that sends its graduates to some of the most selective colleges across the nation, and seven years teaching English at Agoura High School in Las Virgenes Unified School District.  A move to Orange County prompted my pivot into college consulting. I am passionate about engaging with my teenage clients, as I help them discover their passions and find the college that best fits them. 

Having worked with over 2,200 students and provided feedback on over 8,300 essays, I have the expertise and breadth of experience to help students keep track of application requirements and deadlines and find their voice when writing college essays. As a HECA and WACAC with an IEC certificate from UC Irvine, I remain focused on staying current with college trends and data. I am committed to giving my students honest and strategic guidance in the college admissions process. 

Why Hire Me?​​

I personalize my approach by providing guidance that is aimed at finding the right match for each student I work with.

I cull the most recent data to help my students understand their admissions chances and formulate a balanced list of schools to apply to.​