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Virginia Ruehrwein holds a BA from Providence College and an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She began her lifelong career in education as a teacher and was a high school guidance counselor when she found her true calling to specialize in college admissions. Ruehrwein was a director of college preparation for GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) for Boston Public Schools for seven years. Upon moving to San Diego, she started her consulting practice, focusing on college admissions and standardized test preparation. You can learn more at https://www.totalstudentsupport.com.
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