MEET THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR

Sonja Montiel, MA

Sonja has served more than 20 years in the college admissions profession, having extensive experience in the areas of freshman, transfer, and international admissions. She began as an admissions officer for the University of California system, followed by becoming a director of college counseling at a private preparatory school in California where nearly 100% of students attended four-year universities worldwide. Sonja founded College Confidence in 2002 with a philosophy that college planning must be driven by the student through reflection, transparency, and accountability. With Sonja's ability to inspire and motivate students, it's no wonder her students attend and thrive at the finest colleges and universities in the nation.