About Us
Avalon and Raven, both New York natives and bring over a decade of teaching experience to their college application advising services. With Avalon’s expertise in college access and Raven’s role as a professor at NYU and The New School, they offer personalized support to help students navigate the complexities of the college application process. Their dedication to fostering student success ensures that each student receives tailored guidance to find the best college fit and excel in their applications.
Raven Brown, Ph.D., M.A., MPH
Raven is an NYC public school graduate who triumphed over dyslexia with the help of specialized support in the resource room. Her educational journey ignited a passion for finding the right academic fit for every student. While pursuing her doctorate at The New School, Raven began teaching and has since dedicated herself to helping students from diverse backgrounds enhance their educational outcomes by addressing their unique needs.
Since 2016, Raven has been a trusted advisor, sharing her expertise at renowned institutions such as Barnard, Columbia’s Pre-College Program, CUNY, Manhattan College, and The New School. Now an Assistant Professor at NYU’s Gallatin School for Individualized Study, she blends her roles as an academic researcher, political economist, policy scientist, and educator to empower students throughout the college application process. Raven recognizes that each student’s journey is distinct, and she is committed to guiding them in showcasing their strengths through compelling applications and essays.
Avalon Goebel, M.Ed, M.A.
As an Alumni Success Counselor, Avalon is passionate about helping students find a post-secondary path that aligns with their aspirations. She understands that the college application process can be challenging for families to navigate and is dedicated to making this journey easier by guiding students to discover the school that best fits their unique goals.
At Intuitive Tutoring, Avalon focuses on adapting learning to meet the individual needs of each student, empowering them to reach their academic objectives. With an emphasis on college applications, she offers personalized guidance that helps students present their best selves through compelling essays and well-crafted applications. Avalon recognizes that every student’s journey is distinct, and she is committed to helping them navigate the college application process with confidence and clarity.