About Us

Cathy Patane

Cathy has been a College and Career Transition Coordinator, School Counselor, Teacher, and most recently an Independent College Education Consultant.  Cathy holds membership with Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), National Association of College Admissions Counseling (NACAC), and Indiana Association of College Admissions (INACAC).  She has visited over 40 college campuses, attends conferences regularly, and engages in professional development to stay in touch with most up-to-date shifts in college admissions.  In addition to her busy professional schedule, she is married to a fellow educator and enjoys spending time with three children.  She has experienced the college application journey with two out of three of her own children and focuses on how families can navigate applications with less stress.

Ellen Shertzer

Ellen has been a College Admissions Counselor, University Orientation Director, High School Counselor and a College Application Coach. Her goal is to help students increase their confidence and decrease their stress.  Ellen is a member of the Indiana Association of College Admissions (INACAC) and the National Association of College Admissions Counseling (NACAC).  Ellen has worked on college campuses across the country including Iowa State University, University of Maryland- College Park and Indiana University.  In addition to her professional career, Ellen is busy raising three boys and two dogs.  She has experienced helping her oldest son with the college application and scholarship process too.