Omid Farahani

About Omid Farahani

With over five years of experience in admissions, academic advising and college/career counseling, I am passionate about guiding students toward discovering their future careers and educational paths. My journey has been dedicated to helping young people navigate the complex and challenging paths of their academic and career journey. I take great pride in helping students shape their personal and professional futures. I specialize in assisting students with course selection to ensure that their academic journey is aligned with their career aspirations. One of my core beliefs is that career development unfolds in nonlinear ways — it\'s full of twists, turns, and new opportunities. I love helping students understand that it\'s okay to change direction, whether that means shifting majors or exploring new career fields. I aim to empower my students to make decisions that reflect their evolving interests and short-term/long-term career goals. As an urban high school college and career advisor, I’ve had the privilege of impacting many lives. One of my proudest accomplishments was securing over $26 million in merit-based scholarships for 120 students in my first year at St. Anthony High School, marking the largest scholarship total in the institution’s history. This year, I have brought over $30 million in merit-based scholarships for my 150 students, helping them access higher education opportunities that may have once seemed inaccessible or impossible to attain. I’ve helped my high school students gain acceptance into prestigious institutions such as the UW Madison, Richmond, Lehigh, RPI, Union, Conn, Gettysburg, St. Olaf, Wooster, and HWS on full-ride scholarships. These successes are a testament to my dedication to urban student success and my deep commitment to providing guidance, support, and resources that empower them to succeed both academically and in their future careers.

Experience

1. College and Career Advisor

   St. Anthony School Milwaukee

   Aug 2023 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Maintain frequent contact with 150 senior students and provide them accurate and timely information regarding college and career advising.Teach 5 College and Career Readiness courses during the fall/spring semester to 100 senior students.Serve as the Work Study Coordinator and meet with 40 senior students bi-weekly each semester.Assist 150 senior students in the college search, admissions, financial aid, and decision making process.Provide senior students critical information regarding pre-requisite requirements, EA/ED application deadlines, and how to search and apply to internal and external scholarships and grants.Assist students and families in completing the FAFSA application, help them understand their financialaid award letters, and determine which institution is the best academic, financial, and socio-cultural fit.Plan, coordinator, and host college admissions counselors visit during the school day. Host 40 different four and two-year colleges and universities in the Midwest at St. Anthony over the course of the year.Plan, coordinate, and chaperone 12 off-campus college field trips.Assist students in brainstorming, writing, and editing their personal statement and supplemental essays.Write letters of recommendation on behalf of students for college admissions and scholarships.Guide senior students in taking personality assessments and discuss college and career options.Guide senior students in creating and completing their Common App, and assist them in applying to 3 mandatory colleges and completing their FAFSA to graduate.Track 150 senior students college applications, admission decisions, and internal/external scholarships.Plan, coordinate, and host 2 College Fairs and 2 FAFSA nights.Proctoring the Pre-ACT, ACT, AP, and Forward exams.Plan, coordinator, and host College Signing Day and Graduation in collaboration with administration.Travel to 10 off-site admission recruitment fairs in Milwaukee, and host admission events at SAHS.

Education

• University of Rochester - Warner School of Education

  Master of Science - MS

  2018 — 2020

• University of New Hampshire

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2015 — 2018