Lloyd Paradiso who is the Admissions Authority has been doing this work for over forty years. Now stop for a brief moment and let that sink in. Not that longevity necessarily connotes quality, yet it stands to reason that an educational consulting practice that has thrived for this long, given the changes in the admission process and the vast differences in admission practices, must have be doing something right. "Passionate about youth and educational success" sounds trite, an all too popular chestnut found on most web pages to tout a given consultant or firm. To say Lloyd is, however, would be stating the obvious. It is precisely as a result of his continuous commitment to the highest standards, his tireless pursuit to comprehend the industry in its myriad manifestations and his insistence on treating every client as his number one priority, that the Admissions Authority has been a prominent choice in educational advising, in school, college and graduate program planning for over four decades.
Mr. Paradiso's education and experience give him a framework by which he can almost instinctively assess and effectively position a candidate in the academic landscape. A product of both public and private schools during his formative years, he holds a bachelor's degree from Hamilton College, a master's degree from Middlebury College and has completed the coursework (and written examinations) for a doctorate in Educational Administration and Psychological Services at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.
Lloyd has worked as a teacher, coach, camp counselor, theater director, administrator and department head at the secondary level and as a college adjunct professor. His comprehensive background in the trenches gives him the natural ability to understand his clients well. Committed to providing a sensitive, objective assessment of their needs, he is known for his caring yet no-nonsense approach to the counseling dynamic. He had significant practice early on in reading family dynamics and adolescent behaviors both inside and outside the school setting. As well, in presenting students of varying talents and academic strengths to a variety of institutions, he acquired valuable insight into what really counts in the decision-making process and ultimately, a student's success. He continues to hone his skills while developing an uncanny ability to differentiate among schools, colleges and universities which he furthers by visiting, researching and understanding their various cultures and distinct personalities.
Mr. Paradiso's history in the field solidifies and enhances his long-lasting relationships with many admission professionals at a vast array of institutions across the country and around the world. His knowledge, education and creativity have lead to numerous partnerships with global organizations such as Exxon Mobil, Hercules, RCA Ariola, Rockwell, Rhone-Poulenc Rorer and Glaxo among others. In addition to education consulting, Mr. Paradiso is an in-demand panelist, speaker and presenter. He frequently takes on various topics regarding education and consulting for audiences at educational conferences, workshops and symposia in the U.S. and around the world. He conducts in-depth corporate training seminars for international businesses to better learn and understand American business practices and he will do the same for American clients in international arenas.
Mr. Paradiso holds membership in the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Pennsylvania Association (PACAC), the Southern Association (SACAC) and the International Association (International ACAC). A founder, past president, Committee Chair and Board member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), he holds the designation of Certified Educational Planner (CEP).
