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	Founded in 2001, the Short List is dedicated to inspiring passion in young adults and helping them achieve their college and professional dreams. We provide students and young professionals with personal guidance and direction that make a true difference in their ability to make “the short list” of their chosen colleges or career. We offer a variety of services, from one-on-one coaching to community and corporate workshops and neighborhood presentations to help clients define their dreams, believe in themselves, and achieve their goals. Contact us to learn more.
	BILL SHORT—FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT Bill Short earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University, and he is a graduate of UCLA’s College Counseling Program and New York University’s Career Planning & Development Program. He is also a member of Harvard’s Institute on College Admissions and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC). Bill is a certified personal coach through the Coach Training Alliance (CTA) and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF). Read Full Bio.
	NEIL RHODES—COLLEGE COUNSELOR Neil Rhodes earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University. At Northwestern, he worked in the Undergraduate Admissions Office and as a student fund raiser for the Development Office. Additionally, he served for three years on the Executive Committee of the Freshman Urban Program, an undergraduate leadership training organization that develops young leaders in Chicago's urban neighborhoods. He has been an SAT tutor for Ivy West and has completed his coursework for UCLA's college counseling certification. He is an active member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Northwestern Alumni Admission Council. Neil began his career at the University of California, where he worked as a development officer for the Parents' Fund and the UCLA Chancellor's Associates. He currently serves as an administrator at Columbia University in New York City.