Will Schaad

DEVELOPMENT & APPLICATION COACH
COLLEGE MATCH

Having served as an admissions decision-maker and educational advisor, Will brings more than 30 years of experience helping students and families navigate the admissions process from both sides of the admissions table. He understands what colleges and universities look for in applicants and what students should look for when identifying the right school fit. He enjoys helping students build strategic, balanced college lists that align with their goals, interests, strengths, and budgets.

Will has helped place hundreds of students at colleges and universities across the United States, Canada, and the UK. He served as college placement lead and US education consultant for the UAE Embassy Education Division in both Abu Dhabi and Washington, D.C. and as a leader of the undergraduate admissions team at Indiana University before spending more than a decade as Director of International and Graduate Admissions at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

Will believes that every student has a different path to success and values honest, individualized guidance, thoughtful planning, and finding the right fit academically, socially, and financially. He enjoys helping students identify opportunities that match their goals while building confidence throughout the admissions process.

Will enjoys writing music, gardening, hiking, and spending time outdoors with his family in Indiana.