The Team...

Sally J. Roemer
College and Career Counselor

Sally Roemer is deeply experienced in offering students and their families peace of mind as they navigate the complexities of the college process and highly successful in attaining positive results. Drawing upon her expertise, professionalism, and personal approach, Sally founded Roemer Educational Consulting, LLC to guide students in a personalized manner, helping them discover and secure admission to schools that cater to their individual needs. These are institutions that not only foster a love for learning but also empower students to confront new challenges, connect with peers, flourish as individuals, and ultimately thrive in their chosen careers. Her personal touch, dedication, and ultimate effectiveness are all reasons clients rave about her being the "very best" college counselor.

For Sally, the college journey is far more than just a final destination; it's a vital tool for unlocking each student's full potential. As a practicing career counselor, she utilizes the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® and the Strong Interest Inventory® to aid students in making informed decisions about majors, extracurricular activities, and campus environments. These assessments create a sense of self-awareness and ultimately help them make good choices.

Beyond counseling, Sally remains actively engaged in the field by attending conferences, touring university campuses, meeting with admissions officers, and staying abreast of the ever changing college admissions landscape. As the mother of four children who have studied both in Fairfax County, Virginia and overseas in New Delhi, India, Sally brings a personal and global perspective to her work. Based in Northern Virginia, she assists students locally, nationally, and internationally.

Education

Georgetown University

Master of Science (M.S.)

University of California, Los Angeles

Certification in College Counseling

Tulane University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®

Strong Interest Inventory®

Certified Practitioner

Professional Membership Organizations

Independent Educational Consultants Association, Professional Member

National Association for College Admissions Counseling, Member

Potomac Chesapeake Association for College Counseling, Member

Wake Forest University Parents' Council (2012-2016) (2018-2022), Member

Loran Salamone,

Professional Essay Coach

Loran brings a wealth of experience from the world of university academia to Roemer Educational Consulting. A graduate of Cornell University, she furthered her education by obtaining a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Tufts University and completing postdoctoral training at the University of Pittsburgh. For years, she shared her expertise teaching at the Graduate School of Public Health at Pitt. After taking a hiatus from academia to raise her three children in Northern Virginia, Loran returned to the field as an essay coach at Roemer Educational Consulting.

Her rich background in university academia uniquely positions her to guide high school students in discovering their college voices. Loran specializes in nurturing essays that delve into the seemingly insignificant yet profound moments of a student's life, fostering a narrative that stands out. She is dedicated to working closely with each student to unlock their full potential as they embark on their college application journey.

Ellen Weeren,

Professional Essay Coach

Ellen Weeren taught writing and literature at George Mason University, as well as college essay workshops for the Chantilly Regional Library in Chantilly, Virginia. She's been helping students with their college application essay for well over a decade. Her own work has been published by the Saturday Evening Post, the Kenyon Review (KRonline), Hunger Mountain, Liars’ League NYC, the Hong Kong Review, and others. She's the recipient of the George Mason 2019 Outstanding Graduate Student Award (MFA Fiction). TripBase twice recognized her blog about living in India as one of the top 10 best travel blogs. She is currently working on a novel.