Barbara Pasalis graduated with honors from Ohio Wesleyan University with a major in psychology and teaching certification in English. She earned a Certificate in College Counseling from U.C.L.A. Ext. Thereafter, she completed the Summer Training Institute of the Independent Educational Consultants Association.
In 2003, Barbara launched Northcoast Educational Consulting. Barbara earned the designation Certified Educational Planner (CEP) in 2010. In Spring 2011, Barbara was elected to the Board of Directors of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the premier professional organization in the field. She served as Vice President for Ethics in 2012-2013, Vice President for Committees in 2013-2014, and President in 2018-2020.
She also served as a member of the Admission Practices Committee of the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling, and as its Chair for 2 terms.
Barbara annually attends professional conferences and workshops and subscribes to college counseling e-lists in order to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field. She has visited over 250 colleges across the United States, meeting with admissions officials to obtain the latest information on academic programs and admission trends, as well as scholarship opportunities.
Her professional associations include the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA, Professional Member), the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Ohio Association of College Admission Counseling (OACAC) She has authored columns and been quoted in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland Magazine, Sun Newspapers, and Continental Airlines Magazine.
As a former middle and high school English teacher and advisor to youth groups, Barbara brings to the profession over 35 years of experience working with adolescents.
