Tam Warner Minton, MS
COLLEGE ADVENTURES LLC
COLLEGE ADVENTURES LLC
I have been working with teenagers and college students for over eleven years, and I cannot think of a better way to
spend my time and energy! I LOVE being a college admissions consultant! I taught at the university level for several
years, as a teaching assistant at the University of North Texas and as a Lecturer at the University of Texas at Dallas. My
interest in college consulting began when my own daughter began the college application process. The college search,
selection and application process is vastly different for our children than it was for previous generations. The "college
acceptance frenzy" and the competitive nature of applications is enough to confuse any student and family....and now we
have the economic downturn (which can actually be turned into an opportunity!). I am a Professional Member of the
Independent Education Consultant's Association, IECA, and have a Certificate in College Counseling from
UCLA. I have attended many conferences and visited many universities and colleges, most of all, I have had the
privilege of working with wonderful colleagues, students, families, and admission officers. I was honored to be mentored
by Rhea Wolfram, a Certified Educational Planner, and long-time member of the IECA. I am also working with AVID
students (Advancement via Individual Determination) at a local high school by providing volunteer college guidance.
Please visit my blog, my articles at www.hundredsofheads.com, and my column on Dallas Morning News' www.
neighborsgo.com. I would love to hear from you!
t.warnerminton@collegeadventures.net
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas at Dallas, School of Social Sciences, graduated Summa Cum Laude, 1996.
Honor Thesis, University of Texas at Dallas, Dr. Philip Armour and Dr. Linda Perry.
"Charismatic Leadership and its Significance in the Leadership of World War II"
Master of Science, University of North Texas, School of Social Sciences, 1998
Recepient of the David Malone Paper Competition, 1998
Certificate in College Counseling, University of California Los Angeles, 2008
Alpha Kappa Delta Sociological Honor Society.
Master's Thesis, University of North Texas, Chair Dr. Elizabeth Esterchild (formerly
Almquist). "Male Socialization in Two Birth Cohorts."
Recepient, The David Malone Paper Award, 1998: “Cultural Significance in Charismatic
Leadership.”
Survey of Senior Citizens in Northeast Tarrant County, prepared for Marilyn Callarman at
the United Way-Northeast by Richard Lusky, James Glass, Susan Brown Eve, and
Tamara Warner Minton. October 30, 1997.
Continuing Education:
University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
Special Issues in College Counseling, Spring 2008
The College Admissions Process Online, Spring 2008
Using the Internet in College Counseling, Spring 2008
Testing and Career Assessments, Fall 2007
Financial Aid Fundamentals, Fall 2007
Counseling the College Bound Student, Fall 2007
Independent Educational Consultant's Association Fall Conference 2006
Psychoeducational Testing
What makes an Effective Essay from the Reader’s Perspective
Myths that Abound about the College Application Process
Winning the College Admission Game
Medical and Veterinary School Prerequisites for Admission
Independent Educational Consultant's Association Fall Conference 2005
Navigating the College Search for Students with Learning Disabilities
Current Issues in College Admission
Testing and Interpretation, A Comprehensive Evaluation
Principles of Good Practice
Interpreting the WISC-IV
Meetings with College Admissions officers, and visits to College campuses.
EXPERIENCES
2003-current Independent College Consultant
Producing Tam Warner Minton's College Adventure's Blog
Publishing both online and in print: HundredsofHeads.com, Neighborsgo.com, and Dallas Morning News Neighborsgo column
Consulting with students and families regarding college preparation, selection, application, and decision making processes;
speaking engagements on the same; volunteer work with schools, churches, and non-profit institutions on college choice and
preparation. College consulting.
Collaborations with Lynn Magid, author of A Guide to DFW Private Schools and Rhea Wolfram, CEP.
Speaking engagements with the National Charity League, Young Men's Service League, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
Youth Group, and private home events.
Volunteer work with AVID students at Richardson High School.
2003-04
Member, Ad-Hoc Curriculum Committee, The Winston School, Dallas, Texas
Research Design and Statistical Analysis of The Winston School Parent Satisfaction
Survey, 2003-04
1998-2003
Lecturer, University of Texas at Dallas, School of Social Sciences.
Courses: Introduction to Sociology, Crime and Gender, Gender and Society.
1998, Spring Semester
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Elizabeth Esterchild, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.
Department of Sociology.
1999-2000
Parkland Rape Crisis Center, Volunteer Counselor
Seminars, Lectures
Race/Class/Ethnicity/Gender, teaching assistant to Dr. Elizabeth Esterchild (formerly Almquist)
at the University of North Texas.
In-Service Faculty Seminar on Gender Equity and Sexual Harassment K-12, August
at The Hillcrest Academy, Dallas, Texas. 1998
Volunteer: Ursuline Academy, The Hillcrest Academy, The Winston School. Substitute
teaching, statistical analysis, various educational and organizational committees.
MEMBERSHIPS
Associate Member, Independent Education Consultants Association
Bronze Sponsor of The Education Conservancy
Genesis Women's Shelter, Auxiliary Member
Project AWARE
Planned Parenthood
American Association of University Women
INTERESTS
My family, People, Education, Reading, Scuba Diving, Underwater Photography, Traveling,
Environmental Issues, Animals, History, Learning.
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