Tracy Ganzer Haferling, M.Ed.
Independent Educational Consultant, Founder
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Why Hire Me?I’ve dedicated my 28-year career in education to working with teenagers—and I continue to be inspired by their energy, curiosity, and potential. Helping students discover their passions and navigate the often complex world of college admissions isn’t just my work—it’s something I genuinely love.
For the first 17 years of my career, I was in the classroom, teaching English at The Archer School for Girls, a respected independent school in LA’s Brentwood neighborhood, and at Agoura High School, a top-notch public school just north of Los Angeles. In 2014, a move to Irvine sparked a meaningful career pivot, and I launched Allegiant College Consulting. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with more than 2,500 students and reviewing over 9,000 college essays—helping students find their voice, tell their stories, and meet deadlines with confidence (and ideally, less stress!). As a member of HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association) and NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling), and a graduate of UC Irvine’s Independent Educational Consultant certificate program, I stay up to date on admissions trends and evolving requirements. I also visit at least a dozen colleges each year to get a feel for their programs, campus cultures, and unique personalities—so I can offer students thoughtful, first-hand insight as they build their college lists. At the heart of everything I do is a commitment to honest, strategic, and personalized guidance. Every student’s path is different, and my goal is to help them embrace that—to feel confident, informed, and excited about where they’re headed. |