Melissa Hanenberger
she/her
Melissa Hanenberger
About
Melissa has been a College Counselor since 2012. She previously worked as an Assistant Principal in Michigan and Middle School School Counselor in Massachusetts. She has masters’ degrees in Counseling Psychology from Boston College and in Administration, Planning and Social Policy from Harvard Graduate School of Education, as well as an undergraduate degree from Princeton University in Psychology and certificating the Teacher Preparation Program. Melissa lives in Newton with her husband, three children and their five year old bernedoodle, Thomas.
Melissa helps with…
Majors & Careers
Building a School List
Waitlist & Deferral Assistance
Common App
Jobs & Internships
Highly Selective College Admissions
High School Course Selection
Admissions Timeline
Newton
14 years of experience
Princeton University – BA | Psychology with Certificate in the Teacher Prep Program
Boston College – MA | Counseling Psychology - School Counselor Track
Harvard University – MEd | Administration, Planning & Social Policy - School Principal Certification
NACAC | NEACAC
Psychology
Anthropology
Education
History
First-Generation College Students
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Volunteering
STEM
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Inclusive, honest, fun-loving, music-loving & empathic
🙏
Best piece of advice
The college process is a marathon, not a sprint.
💼
First job
Founder of Fun Camp for neighborhood kids
📓
Favorite subject in school
Math
⚽
Favorite after-school activities
Special Olympics volunteer
🍴
Favorite food
Burritos
🪄
Hobbies
volleyball, photography
My process
I love helping students figure out what they are looking for in a college and building their list with good fits. My favorite part of the Common App is the Activities section, and I honestly believe there is a college for everyone!
Newton
14 years of experience
Princeton University – BA | Psychology with Certificate in the Teacher Prep Program
Boston College – MA | Counseling Psychology - School Counselor Track
Harvard University – MEd | Administration, Planning & Social Policy - School Principal Certification
NACAC | NEACAC
Psychology
Anthropology
Education
History
First-Generation College Students
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Volunteering
STEM
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Inclusive, honest, fun-loving, music-loving & empathic
🙏
Best piece of advice
The college process is a marathon, not a sprint.
💼
First job
Founder of Fun Camp for neighborhood kids
📓
Favorite subject in school
Math
⚽
Favorite after-school activities
Special Olympics volunteer
🍴
Favorite food
Burritos
🪄
Hobbies
volleyball, photography