David Adams
He, Him, His
David Adams
About
A 27-year career in college counseling and higher education admissions. Have worked at 2 different high schools and 9 different colleges and universities in the Mid-Atlantic. Intimately familiar with the inner workings of college and university admission offices and work daily with high school students in their quest for college.
David helped students get into:
University of Maryland, College ParkUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County
Pennsylvania State UniversityHood College
Old Dominion UniversityVirginia Wesleyan University
Washington CollegeYork College of Pennsylvania
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Pennsylvania State University
Hood College
Old Dominion University
Virginia Wesleyan University
Washington College
York College of Pennsylvania
David helps with…
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Majors & Careers
Extracurriculars
Building a School List
College Interviews
Waitlist & Deferral Assistance
Community College
UC Schools
Common App
Medicine
Law
FAFSA
Athletic Recruiting
Highly Selective College Admissions
High School Course Selection
College Applications & Essays
Admissions Timeline
School-Specific Supplemental Essays
Frederick
27 years of experience
English
Old Dominion University – BA | History with a Minor in Political Science
Hood College – MA | Human Development with Concentration in Leadership
NACAC | PACAC | PCACAC | ACCIS
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Caring, Fun, Direct, Casual
🙏
Best piece of advice
I am living proof there is life after average grades and average SAT scores. Don't stress yourself out, it is only college.
💼
First job
Bussing Tables
💭
Dream job
Already had it, I life guarded on the beach for 14 years
📚
Favorite book
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Unbeliever
📓
Favorite subject in school
History
⚽
Favorite after-school activities
Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball
🎵
Favorite artist
U-2,Vampire Weekend, OAR, Dispatch, Guster, Carbon Leaf
📺
Favorite TV show
Expedition Unknown
🍴
Favorite food
Pizza
🪄
Hobbies
Hiking, Bike Riding, Attending Live Music Shows
My process
I prefer to get to know my students, to learn more than just what they want to major in, or what they wank to do. I like to get to know their personality, the things they do for fun, and what they like and don't like. All of this helps me find the right college home for my students.
Frederick
27 years of experience
English
Old Dominion University – BA | History with a Minor in Political Science
Hood College – MA | Human Development with Concentration in Leadership
NACAC | PACAC | PCACAC | ACCIS
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Caring, Fun, Direct, Casual
🙏
Best piece of advice
I am living proof there is life after average grades and average SAT scores. Don't stress yourself out, it is only college.
💼
First job
Bussing Tables
💭
Dream job
Already had it, I life guarded on the beach for 14 years
📚
Favorite book
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Unbeliever
📓
Favorite subject in school
History
⚽
Favorite after-school activities
Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball
🎵
Favorite artist
U-2,Vampire Weekend, OAR, Dispatch, Guster, Carbon Leaf
📺
Favorite TV show
Expedition Unknown
🍴
Favorite food
Pizza
🪄
Hobbies
Hiking, Bike Riding, Attending Live Music Shows