Meet Our Newest Team Member: Nick Accrocco!
We’re excited to welcome Nick Accrocco to the CollegeConsulting.us team!
Nick brings a wealth of experience in college admissions and a passion for helping students reach their full potential. With his background in admissions at prestigious institutions like Vanderbilt and Penn, he has a deep understanding of what it takes to guide students through the college application process successfully.
His enthusiasm and expertise make him a valuable addition to our growing team. Get to know him through his answers to some fun and insightful questions:
What is your role at CC.us?
College advisor+, providing elite college admissions advising.
What drew you to the CC.us team?
The curriculum and the approach.
What sets CC.us apart from other companies?
The enthusiasm of the company team.
Prior relevant experience (to share with the community)?
Admissions at Vanderbilt and Penn within the Ivy League.
Where are you located right now?
Houston, Texas.
What was your first job?
Dishwasher and ice cream clerk.
If you could go to dinner with any celebrity, who would you choose?
That's a tough one. Maybe Barack Obama or Joan Rivers.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
I have never been to Mexico, and my partner and I are hoping to go soon!
Favorite TV show/movie?
Breaking Bad and almost any Kubrick film.
Coffee order?
Double shot of espresso, likely with vanilla or caramel mixed in.
Current favorite song?
I am obsessed with "Drew Barrymore" by SZA at the moment.
If you could switch jobs with anyone in the company for a week, who would it be and why?
Maybe Richard Notice, because I greatly respect him and would love to see how he runs his side of things.
What do you pretend to hate but actually love?
Politics - sort of! I have my dad's fascination with it, but I try to act like I don't care.
What's a skill you want to learn?
Spanish or BBQ. My mother-in-law has a pit, and as a Texan, I should know how to BBQ by now.
Who is your celebrity look-alike?
I have no idea! I don't really look like anyone famous.
First concert?
Lollapalooza 1995. The festival used to tour and made a stop in my city!
We’re thrilled to have Nick on board, and we can’t wait to see the impact he makes. Welcome to the team, Nick!
Warmly,
Melina and the CollegeConsulting.US team
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