Alexis Avila talks to Maria Furtado executive director of the non-profit organization Colleges that Change Lives. Maria is a Stonehill College graduate and served as Director of Admissions at both Eckerd College and Clark University. She educates parents and teens about how to look beyond college ranking and explore colleges that best fit the student’s particular needs.

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Maria Furtado is the executive director of the non-profit organization colleges that change lives. She speaks nationally to parents, teens, and professionals on how to look beyond college ranking and explore colleges that best fit the student’s particular needs.

Marie is a Stonehill College grad and served as director of admissions at both Eckerd College and Clark University.

We’re grateful to have Maria on our show. She’s going to share with us the amazing work she does at colleges that change lives and give us tips on how to choose those colleges that best serve our unique needs.

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