• Deborah CosseyNeighbor

  • Woodinville, WA

Deborah Cossey, founder of Rainer College Counseling, received her B.A. from the University of Washington and her M.Ed. in School Counseling from Seattle University. She spent 27 years as a high school teacher and counselor in the Everett School District, helping to open Jackson High School, creating their college counseling program, and organizing many college workshops. In 2003, she completed the respected College Counseling Program from UCLA Extension and received a Certificate in College Counseling. Ms. Cossey is an active member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling, Higher Education Consultants’ Association, the Seattle Area College Consultants, and the Learning Disabilities Association.  In May, 2010, Deborah was accepted as a Professional Member in the IECA, Independent Educational Consultants Association.

Deborah Cossey has been a committee member for the National College Fair in Seattle since 2004, has assisted with the Everett Career and College Fair, and is a frequent speaker at local schools, parent groups and service organizations.  Recently, she was interviewed and quoted about the parents’ role in college admissions in the February, 2010 Alaska/Horizon magazine.

Ms. Cossey has served on the High School Counselor Advisiory Board for the University of Washington, has served a three year term as Membership Chair for PNACAC, and has received the respected PTSA Golden Acorn award twice for her contributions to students and school programs.

From attending local and national conferences, to meeting with college representatives, and reading current college literature, Deborah Cossey is continuously increasing her knowledge about the college admission field so as to best help the students and families with whom she works.

 

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