Jennifer McDuffie, Educational Consultant
Boulder, CO
Former Associate Director of Admissions and Director of the Leeds Scholars Program and Honors Experience
Jennifer McDuffie comes to Climb to College with over ten years of experience in higher education, where she served in multiple leadership roles at the University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, and Mississippi State University. In her most recent experience, Jennifer served as the Director of the Leeds Scholars Program and Honors Experience, which selected the top undergraduate business students to participate in honors and leadership programs. Previously, Jennifer was the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions overseeing all recruitment, selection, and outreach for undergraduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Jennifer’s passion for working with high school students during the college process was evident in her seven years in undergraduate admissions where she served in many roles, worked with thousands of students on personal essays, resumes, and letters of recommendation. Jennifer has traveled to most of the 50 states, both personally and professionally, and has experience working with diverse backgrounds, high achieving students, homeschooled students, and families with international and military affiliations. Jennifer is also an application reader for Colorado College.
High Achieving Student Experience
As the Director of Talented Scholar Recruitment, Jennifer worked with state foundations, such as the Boettcher Foundation and the Daniels Foundation as well as national scholarship organizations like Coca Cola and National Merit to recruit academically talented and diverse applicants. In this position, Jennifer worked with academic colleges and schools to create merit based scholarships, collaborated with honors and leadership programs to streamline application and selection processes, and volunteered with the office of financial aid to review applications for scholarships.
As the Associate Director, Jennifer collaborated with academic colleges and schools to develop guidelines for admissions selection and strategies to enhance the academic profile of the students selected. Working specifically with the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the Leeds School of Business, Jennifer was able to manage more selective reading guidelines and processes through which applicants were considered. With her experience working with academically talented students, Jennifer enjoys guiding students who are applying to selective programs at various colleges and helping with the personal interview process.
Loves Helping Students Stand Out
Jennifer enjoys working with students on the application process so that the student’s application is three-dimensional and exemplifies the student’s accomplishments, both academically and personally. In addition, Jennifer enjoys working with students on letters of recommendations and personal statements that may provide additional information on the student’s behalf.
Education
Active With Regional and National College Admissions Organizations
Personal
Raised in Mississippi, Jennifer moved to the west in 2006 when she accepted a position at the University of Denver. Jennifer lives in Lafayette and enjoys travelling, touring college campuses, reading, and spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs.
Boulder, CO
Former Associate Director of Admissions and Director of the Leeds Scholars Program and Honors Experience
Jennifer McDuffie comes to Climb to College with over ten years of experience in higher education, where she served in multiple leadership roles at the University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, and Mississippi State University. In her most recent experience, Jennifer served as the Director of the Leeds Scholars Program and Honors Experience, which selected the top undergraduate business students to participate in honors and leadership programs. Previously, Jennifer was the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions overseeing all recruitment, selection, and outreach for undergraduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Jennifer’s passion for working with high school students during the college process was evident in her seven years in undergraduate admissions where she served in many roles, worked with thousands of students on personal essays, resumes, and letters of recommendation. Jennifer has traveled to most of the 50 states, both personally and professionally, and has experience working with diverse backgrounds, high achieving students, homeschooled students, and families with international and military affiliations. Jennifer is also an application reader for Colorado College.
High Achieving Student Experience
As the Director of Talented Scholar Recruitment, Jennifer worked with state foundations, such as the Boettcher Foundation and the Daniels Foundation as well as national scholarship organizations like Coca Cola and National Merit to recruit academically talented and diverse applicants. In this position, Jennifer worked with academic colleges and schools to create merit based scholarships, collaborated with honors and leadership programs to streamline application and selection processes, and volunteered with the office of financial aid to review applications for scholarships.
As the Associate Director, Jennifer collaborated with academic colleges and schools to develop guidelines for admissions selection and strategies to enhance the academic profile of the students selected. Working specifically with the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the Leeds School of Business, Jennifer was able to manage more selective reading guidelines and processes through which applicants were considered. With her experience working with academically talented students, Jennifer enjoys guiding students who are applying to selective programs at various colleges and helping with the personal interview process.
Loves Helping Students Stand Out
Jennifer enjoys working with students on the application process so that the student’s application is three-dimensional and exemplifies the student’s accomplishments, both academically and personally. In addition, Jennifer enjoys working with students on letters of recommendations and personal statements that may provide additional information on the student’s behalf.
Education
- Mississippi State University, M.S.
- Mississippi University for Women, B.S.
Active With Regional and National College Admissions Organizations
- National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Member and Local Arrangements Committee (2012)
- Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling (RMACAC), Executive Board Member, Secretary (2013-present)
- College Consultants of Colorado, Member
- Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), Member
- Boulder Valley Gifted and Talented, Member
Personal
Raised in Mississippi, Jennifer moved to the west in 2006 when she accepted a position at the University of Denver. Jennifer lives in Lafayette and enjoys travelling, touring college campuses, reading, and spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs.
