Jessica Olamit

Jessica Olamit brings over a decade of experience working directly with high school students as both an IB Coordinator and AVID teacher at Del Mar High School in San Jose. Her dual expertise in rigorous academic programs, like International Baccalaureate and college-readiness initiatives, gives her a comprehensive understanding of what students need to succeed. As a National Staff Developer for AVID, she specializes in helping diverse student populations navigate the path to college, making her particularly effective at supporting first-generation and underrepresented students.

Maria G., San Jose, California: "Jessica was instrumental in helping my daughter navigate the IB program while building a strong college application. As an IB Coordinator herself, she understood the workload and stress my daughter was facing and helped her balance academics with meaningful extracurriculars. Her guidance on selecting courses and planning ahead made the process so much smoother. Jessica's AVID background really shone through—she helped my daughter, a first-generation college student, understand financial aid options and find schools that offered strong support systems. Thanks to Jessica, she's now thriving at a university that's the perfect fit."

Robert and Linda C., Santa Cruz, California: "Working with Jessica gave our son the structure and accountability he needed during his junior and senior years. Her experience as a high school counselor meant she understood the timeline and requirements inside and out. She helped him identify schools that valued his strengths in history and social sciences, building a balanced list that included reaches, matches, and safeties. Jessica was always responsive, encouraging, and realistic about his prospects. Her approach felt collaborative rather than prescriptive, and we appreciated how she empowered our son to take ownership of his applications."

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