Jessica Rabalais

Jessica Rabalais

Jessica Rabalais

Former Undergraduate Admissions Reader at Stanford University
MA in Higher Education Administration at Stanford University
Director Of Education at ICOHS College

Jessica is a graduate of Chapman University with a BA in higher education and received her MA from Stanford University in higher education administration. Her research focused on women and students of color in STEM fields. At Stanford, she contributed as an admissions reader and has volunteered to assist low-income students with their college applications.

In her current role, Jessica manages student services and academics at a private school. She enjoys building relationships with students, understanding their strengths, and advising them on how to effectively market themselves for college admissions, providing direct feedback and thorough guidance.

Are Colleges with a high acceptance rate bad?

Are Colleges with High Admissions Rates Bad?

By Jessica Rabalais / 01/19/2024

Students who are building their college lists tend to start at one place: the rankings. Some students prefer the school’s overall ranking while some prefer to check the ranking of their intended major. While that is a great place to locate your reach and dream schools, your list should be well-rounded and include both likely…

UCs and the Common App

UCs and the Common App

By Jessica Rabalais / 10/06/2023

When applying for college, students will use the Common or Coalition Application to apply to most of their college list. These application systems house most of the private schools in the US, making the application process more streamlined and allowing you to apply to up to 20 schools (with the Common App) with only one…