Nina Swan is a highly sought-after college admissions specialist with over two decades of experience serving students and their families across the United States. Her consistent successes are grounded in a commitment to staying current with college admissions strategies and her philosophy of integrity, respect, humor, and positivity that guide the relationships with her students. Families who hire Nina as their child’s college admissions counselor are not only putting their faith in an expert in the field but also in someone who will mentor their child wisely and with great care.

The trust Nina builds between student and counselor is especially paramount when assisting students with creating their all-important, and often stress-producing, college essays. Nina’s skills in this area are evident in her educational and business backgrounds. After graduating Cum Laude from UCLA with a degree in sociology, she earned a master’s degree in communication studies with a focus on persuasive speech. In addition, she completed coursework in editing through the University of Washington with top scores. She has also edited two books, with one of the books reaching the top 100 in sales in its category on Amazon.com.  

Also of note is Nina’s track record as it relates to the financial incentives and scholarships that her students often secure. Although she cannot guarantee scholarship offers, evidence strongly suggests that such offers are significantly more likely among students who have followed Nina’s advice. In 2023, one student received over $100k in scholarships from one school and over $80,000 from another.

In sum, Nina Swan is a highly respected and successful college admissions specialist with a proven track record of helping college-bound students achieve their dreams. Her dedication to her students and her craft has made Nina one of the top independent educational consultants in the nation.