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Barbara Conner

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Retired from a career in college admission and college counseling. at Organizing Solutions for the College Admission Process
📍 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Barbara Conner has built a distinguished career in college admissions, culminating in her role as Director of the Admission Visit Experience at Franklin & Marshall College before retiring. She holds a Master of Education from the University of Virginia and previously served as Director of College Counseling at Foxcroft School for twelve years.

Outside of her professional roles, Barbara is an avid fan of live music, having attended hundreds of concerts. She also enjoys exploring local culture, such as the Central Market in Lancaster, and spending time with her family, including her two children and her sons St. Bernard/Boxer-cross dog, Pilot.

She created the "Five First-Choice Colleges" approach, a novel methodology designed to reduce stress for students in the college application process, which was featured in a national journal.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Retired from a career in college admission and college counseling.
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Student-Centric Admissions
Developed the "Five First-Choice Colleges" approach to reduce student stress and improve admission outcomes, putting the student at the heart of the process.
Campus Visit Experience
Her final role at Franklin & Marshall College was dedicated to transforming the guest experience at the new Lombardo Welcome Center for prospective students and their families.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Retired from a career in college admission and college counseling.
Organizing Solutions for the College Admission Process
6-2024 - 9-2025
Director of the Admission Visit Experience & Lombardo Welcome Center at Franklin & Marshall College.
Franklin & Marshall College
3-2023 - 9-2025
Director of Recruitment at Franklin & Marshall College
Franklin & Marshall College
3-2023
Director of College Counseling
Foxcroft School
12-2010 - 3-2023
Director of College Counseling
Foxcroft School
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Education
9-2002 - 5-2005
Master of Education - MEd
University of Virginia
9-1981 - 5-1985
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Sweet Briar College
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