Meet Devery

Former Harvard Admissions Officer and Higher Education Consult

As a former Harvard Admissions Officer, I am equipped with the experience and expertise to fully guide you through the college admissions process.

Devery Doran, Higher Education Admissions Consulting

Counseling Areas

  • Undergraduate Applications

  • MBA Applications

  • Career Advising

Admissions Experience

  • Senior Admissions Officer

    Director of Harvard’s Summer Institute on College Admissions

    Co-Director of the Harvard Financial Aid Initiative (HFAI)

    Residential Proctor for 1st-Year Undergraduate Students

  • Berkeley Undergraduate Admissions Office

    Seasonal Application Reader

  • Director of Admissions

  • Associate Director of College Counseling

  • VP of College Counseling

  • National Scholarship Selection Committee

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages & Literatures, Social Anthropology

The University of Texas at Austin

M.B.A. in Human Capital Management

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Higher Education Administration

Student Successes

As a college admissions counselor, Devery has helped students gain admission across the Top 50 U.S. Colleges and Universities.

  • “I was overwhelmed by the process and Devery was able to keep me on task, less stressed, and organized. I don't know what I would have done without a support system like that.”

    Henry S.

  • “I found the 1-hour consultation to be incredibly helpful. I was torn between two universities, and came out with clarity that one would be a better fit. I also received a general idea of what aspects of my application stood out, which I was able to emphasize during the application process. Clearly it worked out well because next year I'll be attending my dream school and won't be paying a single cent! Thanks, Devery!

    Taylor R.

  • After a terrible freshman year, I figured my chances for a good school were ruined. Devery helped me see that I still had a fighting chance and my essay explained my challenges without making excuses. Being accepted into my dream university was a dream come true. It felt like we were a team that rallied until the end. I can't say [thank you] enough but thank you, Devery!”

    Phillip A.

  • "Devery encouraged me to think beyond myself and take risks that paid off. I know I wouldn't have had the confidence to apply without you. Thank you, Devery!"

    Phoebe T.

  • Devery helped me plan all my extracurricular activities, summer programs, and helped me come up with a creative passion project. Now, as I head off to college, I'm sad to say good-bye. Thanks for everything, Devery!"

    Mark Y.