Nathania partners with students to navigate the college admissions process with confidence, creating individualized application strategies and helping them tell their stories through authentic, compelling essays. She is passionate about equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions and find colleges where they can flourish.

Location:
Wilmington, Deleware

Education:
MA, Higher Education and Student Affairs, Salem State University
BS, Social Work, Salem State University

Bio:
Nathania’s passion for college admissions is deeply personal.

Nathania was born in St. Lucia and raised in Massachusetts, where she experienced firsthand the transformative power of education. As a first-generation college graduate, she navigated much of the college admissions process on her own, learning through trial and determination, with the support of mentors who believed in her potential. Those experiences shaped not only her educational journey but also her commitment to helping students and families navigate one of life’s most important decisions with confidence.

After graduating from college, she began her career in higher education as an admissions counselor. Rather than staying at one institution, she intentionally sought opportunities at a variety of colleges and universities to gain a broader understanding of admissions from multiple perspectives. Throughout her career, she has worked in undergraduate admissions at a public university, a technology-focused institution, and liberal arts colleges. Each experience broadened her understanding of institutional priorities, student fit, and the many pathways available to students pursuing higher education.

Today, she combines her admissions expertise with years of college counseling experience to help students build thoughtful college lists, develop compelling applications, craft authentic essays, and make informed decisions about their futures. She believes there is no single “perfect” college. Instead, her goal is to help each student find institutions where they will thrive academically, personally, and professionally.

Student Placements:
At Moon Prep, we take pride in our students’ impressive acceptances and are honored to be part of their journey. Below is a selection of schools and programs that Nathania is familiar with through her advising experience, along with some recent acceptances.

BS/MD & BS/DO Programs: 

1. University of Pittsburgh – Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) for Medicine
2. University of Illinois Chicago – Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (Medicine)
3. Hofstra University – Hofstra/Northwell Dual-Degree BS-BA/MD Program
4. Case Western Reserve University – Pre-Professional Scholars Program (Medicine)
5. Brown University – Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)
6. University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) – 6-Year BA/MD 
7. Rutgers University – Newark – BA/MD Program with New Jersey Medical School
8. New York Institute of Technology – Combined B.S./D.O. Program

Undergraduate schools: 

1. Columbia University
2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
3. Vanderbilt University
4. Northeastern University
5. Swarthmore College
6. Rice University
7. University of California, Los Angeles
8. New York University
9. Tufts University
10. Claremont McKenna College
11. University of California, Berkeley
12. Hamilton College
13. Washington University St. Louis
14. Haverford College
15. Bates College