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Our Story
Maryline Michel Kulewicz and Tracy Sullivan are the co-founders of College 101 Admissions Consultants. With offices in Boston and Columbus, we’ll provide you and your family with expertise and strategies for the college search process. We deeply believe that this process should be as individualized as you are. Our goal is to help you find a college that is a perfect fit for you. We’ve designed a process that puts self-discovery at the center and clears paths to the best college environments that will help you flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.
Consider us your personal college advisors, here to guide you each step of the way.
Meet Maryline
College 101 Admissions Consultants co-founder Maryline Michel Kulewicz resides in Columbus, OH with her husband, John who is an attorney. She’s also a proud mother to Adam and Abigail, who are creating successful careers in law and nonprofit development.
As a student, Maryline received a Pell Grant that supported her while she completed her studies at Miami University. She credits her time at Miami as a truly life-changing experience. This pivotal journey opened doors for Maryline and ignited her passion to help students from all backgrounds achieve their dreams.
While Maryline and John’s children were young, the family made it a point to visit colleges and universities wherever they travelled. These family trips resulted in visits to over 90 higher education institutions throughout the United States and abroad.
Maryline holds nearly 25 years of experience in admissions and financial aid at both a prominent Columbus independent school that serves Age 3 to Grade 12 and The Ohio State University. When contemplating her biggest professional achievements, Maryline says, “The most enjoyable part of my professional work has been helping students and families connect with the best educational experience.”
Her admissions expertise with both large and small institutions gives her a well-rounded picture of exactly what it takes to navigate the college admissions process and find the best college fit.
In her spare time, you can find Maryline perfecting authentic French cuisine in her kitchen, walking in her neighborhood, traveling with her family or catching up with friends and family.
Meet Tracy
College 101 Admissions Consultants co-founder Tracy Sullivan lives in Wrentham, MA with her husband Jim, who is a scientist (very helpful during COVID-19!). A graduate of Providence College, Tracy built a successful career in both sales and as a serial entrepreneur. A mom of two college graduates, Tracy continues to cheer her kids on as they pursue their own professional dreams. Her daughter Rachel is building a very successful career with a technology company in Boston, while her son Shane is a first year law student at Boston College Law School.
For Tracy, college is personal. A firm believer that college literally changed her life and therefore could be life-changing for others, Tracy has worked for the last 8 years to assist friends and family through the admissions process. This struck a bigger vision that set her on her course to turning her passion into her profession as an Independent Educational Consultant. In her own words, Tracy says, “I love being part of the process. I'm a total
college-nerd at heart, so visiting campuses and talking with students about where they're going to school or what their experiences have been like - it's just fun for me!”
From Tracy’s perspective, a college education is an investment that will pay off for years to come, and it's important as young adults know the value they have given their future selves. The right fit can lead to a transformational experience.
As a board and council member with The Providence College National Alumni Association Council (NAAC) for 8 years, Tracy considers her passion for higher-education a deeply ingrained and valuable piece of who she is today. In turn, a valuable way to give back to her alma mater.
When she’s not in the office, you’ll find Tracy hiking, taking in a motivational thought leadership piece, or just watching a good old-fashioned Hallmark mystery movie.
