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We help high school and transfer students and their families navigate the college application process with confidence and excitement. From school selection to timelines to financial aid, we’re with you every step of the way.
Trivium (Latin)
a crossroad, fork in the road, or place where three ways meet
the core division of the liberal arts in a medieval university: grammar, logic, and rhetoric
Who We Are
Who We Are
Catherine Clark, Ph.D.
Catherine Clark, Ph.D.
An independent educational consultant certified by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Dr. Catherine Clark has 16 years of experience as a professor in the humanities, advising undergraduates on educational and professional pathways.
Based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, she earned her B.A. from Salem College, a private women’s college, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill, an R1 public university. She holds certificates from Middlebury Language Schools and the Sorbonne, and is a Fulbright grantee in International Education (France). She has run study-abroad programs on her college campus for 14 years.
Elizabeth Clark, M.A.
Elizabeth Clark, M.A.
Based in New York City, Elizabeth Clark earned her B.A. at Hampshire College, MA, a private college without majors or grades, and her M.A. from the Culture, Communication, and Technology (CCT) program at Georgetown University. She also completed a French language certificate at Middlebury Language Schools.
With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit communications and private consulting, Elizabeth is currently completing a second Master's degree in Social-Organizational Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Margaret Clark, Ph.D.
Margaret Clark, Ph.D.
Dr. Margaret Clark earned her B.A. at Mount Holyoke College, MA, a private women’s college, and her Ph.D. in biomedical research from Harvard University. In addition to her NACAC certification, she worked for The Princeton Review in Boston as an instructor for standardized tests including the SAT, GRE, and GMAT.
Based outside of Zurich, Switzerland, she has years of experience as a science writing editor and teaching iGCSE/A-level Biology, Physics, and Mathematics. For the last 12 years, she has been a high school science and math teacher at private international schools in Switzerland.
Our Values
Our Values
We believe in inclusive, equitable access to higher education for all.
We recognize that every family is unique and that success looks different for every student.
We’re committed to collaborative, supportive relationships with our clients and partners.
We prioritize student belonging, safety, and growth.
We empower students to build the life they want.
What We Do
What We Do
Trivium College Advising was founded by three sisters with diverse educational backgrounds and a shared passion for learning. We understand that college is not one-size-fits-all. The right post-secondary experience sets up each unique student to grow, learn, and truly thrive — in college and beyond. We provide:
Trivium College Advising was founded by three sisters with diverse educational backgrounds and a shared passion for learning. We understand that college is not one-size-fits-all. The right post-secondary experience sets up each unique student to grow, learn, and truly thrive — in college and beyond. We provide:
A Personalized Pathway for Your Family
Get a complete, personalized road map to your student’s college application process, including the hidden costs of college. You’ll know what to expect on applications and essays, testing, campus visits, interviews, scholarship applications, FAFSA and financial aid applications, Federal Work Study, and loans and grants.
We know that every student has unique needs, and different family members can have diverse wants or concerns. We tailor our guidance for each individual student, so families can make decisions they feel confident and excited about.
Expert Support Every Step of the Way
We demystify the application process for busy parents, showing you what to expect at each stage of the lengthy and complicated college selection, application, and decision process.
We understand students’ school decisions need to consider school-student fit, their unique needs and identities, and available resources and support — as well as educational programming. We’ll help you find the right school for a successful college experience.
Clarity and Confidence: No More Overwhelm
Say good-bye to the stress of juggling the moving parts of college applications. Our services provide personal, customized guidance to the college application process from start to finish.
You get custom resources and referrals you won’t find anywhere else, including personalized calendars and checklists designed specifically for you.
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