Dr. Cohen graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University in 1989. She continued her studies at Yale University, receiving Masters degrees in 1992 and 1994, and a Ph.D. in 1997. Also in 1997, she received certification in College Admissions Counseling from U.C.L.A Prior to founding IvyWise, Dr. Cohen served as a Reader in the Yale University Office of Admissions, reading, evaluating and recommending for admission and rejection, hundreds of applicants to Yale College. Dr. Cohen is the author of two books on college admissions. The Truth About Getting In and Rock Hard Apps: How to Write a Killer College Application. Dr. Cohen is a member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC), the Independent Educational Counseling Association (IECA) and the Western Association of College Admissions Counselors (WACAC).