Meet Clarice Jackson

Clarice’s approach to educational consulting combines her professional experience with her background in psychology. She is dedicated to holistic counseling students and families to promote academic success and personal wellness.

She graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her studies particularly focused on clinical psychology, which allows her to address the mental wellness needs of her students. 

Prior to becoming an independent educational consultant, she was Assistant Director at the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions, where she evaluated and presented admissions candidates, counseled students and families on the admissions process, conducted information sessions, and led college essay-writing workshops. 

She also currently serves as a College Advisor for first- and second-year undergraduate students at Yale University and provides holistic academic mentorship. 

Clarice’s experiences working as both a Yale Admissions Officer and Yale College Adviser helped her discover her passion for mentorship and working with students. This led her to establish Clarice Counseling LLC in 2021. 

Her specialties as an IECA Associate Member are: college advising, school advising, graduate school advising, international clients. Learn more about the advantages of working with an IECA Member

Clarice’s other areas of expertise include holistic counseling all aspects of the college application process for US and international students: high school academics and extracurricular activities, school selection, essays, supplemental materials, testing, recommendation letters, and interviews. Other areas of support include writing mentorship and revision, academic planning, resume development, and academic research.