Connect with an admission counselor
Our admission counselors are happy to answer all of your questions — about St. Edward's in particular and the college search in general. Here are a couple of ways to find the counselor who can help you.
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Find your dedicated admission counselor by choosing either your location or your student classification. Then reach out to connect — they're only a phone call, email or chat away!
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Where do you go to high school?
| State | Contact |
|---|---|
| Texas | Contact the Office of Admission, by Email or 512-448-8500, and we'll connect you with the counselor in your area. |
| Arizona | Aneasha Lawrence 512-464-8864 |
| California (Northern) | Patricia Medina 512-448-8502 Scheduling |
| California (Southern-Los Angeles area) | Dinah Sbelgio Kinard 512-448-8505 Scheduling |
| California (Southern-San Diego area) | Aneasha Lawrence 512-464-8864 |
| Colorado | David Bernay 512-464-8841 Scheduling |
| Connecticut | Margot Sweeney 512-233-1636 Scheduling |
| Florida | Jaqueline Olvera 512-416-5847 Scheduling |
| Georgia | Jaqueline Olvera 512-416-5847 Scheduling |
| Illinois | Minh-Thi Nguyen 512-233-1411 Scheduling |
| Indiana | Judy Karlen 512-448-8745 Scheduling |
| Louisiana | Nola Kogan 512-428-1042 Scheduling |
| Maine | Margot Sweeney 512-233-1636 Scheduling |
| Maryland | Mallory Bray Mazzarella 512-416-5804 |
| Massachusetts | Margot Sweeney 512-233-1636 Scheduling |
| Minnesota | Mallory Bray Mazzarella 512-416-5804 |
| Mississippi | Nola Kogan 512-428-1042 Scheduling |
| New Hampshire | Margot Sweeney 512-233-1636 Scheduling |
| New Jersey | Margot Sweeney 512-233-1636 Scheduling |
| New Mexico | Dinah Sbelgio Kinard 512-448-8505 Scheduling |
| New York | Margot Sweeney 512-233-1636 Scheduling |
| North Carolina | Mallory Bray Mazzarella 512-416-5804 |
| Ohio | Judy Karlen 512-448-8745 Scheduling |
| Oklahoma | Lilly Dazet 512-428-1245 |
| Oregon | Margot Sweeney 512-233-1636 Scheduling |
| Pennsylvania | Margot Sweeney 512-233-1636 Scheduling |
| Puerto Rico | David Bernay 512-464-8841 Scheduling |
| Rhode Island | Margot Sweeney 512-233-1636 Scheduling |
| Vermont | Margot Sweeney 512-233-1636 Scheduling |
| Virginia | Mallory Bray Mazzarella 512-416-5804 |
| Washington | Margot Sweeney 512-233-1636 Scheduling |
| Washington, D.C. | Mallory Bray Mazzarella 512-416-5804 |
| All other states | Mallory Bray Mazzarella 512-416-5804 |
What kind of student are you?
| Student Type | Contact |
|---|---|
| Home-schooled or GED student | Nola Kogan 512-428-1042 Scheduling |
| American outside the United States or international student | David Bernay 512-464-8841 Scheduling |
| Transfer student from Texas (last names A-M) | Fernanda Garcia 512-448-8508 |
| Transfer student from Texas (last names N-Z) | Bryce Davis 512-326-7333 Scheduling |
| Transfer student from out-of-state | Tracy Canales 512-448-8503 Scheduling |
| CAMP student | Jaqueline Olvera 512-416-5847 Scheduling |
| Returning/ temporary/ non- degree-seeking student | Fernanda Garcia 512-448-8508 |
| Post-baccalaureate student | Tracy Canales 512-448-8503 Scheduling |
Get to know your admission counselor
Before your meeting, get to know a little bit more about your admission counselor. They can't wait to meet you!
Aneasha Lawrence
Aneasha Lawrence works with students from California (Southern-San Diego area). Here she shares her thoughts on Austin, Texas, and applying to St. Edward's University.
What's your favorite restaurant near campus?
Hopdoddy! Excellent milkshakes, fries, and burgers — even for vegetarians! Plus being located on South Congress, there's a wide variety of other great options for food, live music, and shopping--all overlooking the beautiful Austin skyline.
What's your favorite part of an application to read?
The essay! A lot of time and effort goes into what students choose to write about and I appreciate learning more about their interests and backgrounds. I am inspired by the experiences that our prospective students have had, and I get excited for them to bring their diverse perspectives to St. Edward’s.
Describe your idea of a perfect day in Austin.
My day would begin with a bike ride to the local farmers market. After grabbing a coffee and a pastry or breakfast taco, I'd buy fresh produce for the week. The afternoon would be spent flying kites at Zilker Park or swimming in Barton Springs. After sunset, I might have dinner at one of my favorite local restaurants before going dancing at the White Horse, where they have live music every night.
Contact
Email Aneasha or call her at 512-464-8864
Daniela Carrillo
Daniela Carrillo works with students from Arizona, Ohio and Oklahoma, and also helps home-schooled or GED students. Here she shares her thoughts on Austin, Texas, and applying to St. Edward's University.
What advice do you have for people applying to college?
Students should try to visit as many of the schools they are interested in as they can. Visiting is a great way to see what a college can offer and to be able to feel out the environment. St. Edward’s, for example, offers a variety of visit experiences for our prospective students. It’s important to get a sense of where you might spend the next few years!
Describe your idea of a perfect day in Austin?
My ideal day in Austin would start off with a breakfast taco from Tacodeli! Then, I’d go for a hike on one of the many Austin Greenbelt trails. If the weather is rainy, I may head over to spend some time at one of my favorite coffee shops to enjoy a good book and cozy atmosphere. Once the evening comes around, I’d grab dinner with friends and take an evening stroll to enjoy the stunning Austin nighttime skyline.
What’s your favorite thing about St. Edward’s?
I love the location of our campus. We’re in the heart of the city and just a few miles from downtown and some popular areas, with good food, live music and outdoors activities. The entire St. Edward’s community can take advantage of the city, and students have a variety of opportunities to maximize and diversify their college experiences. At the same time, campus itself is sort of tucked away and can be a great escape from the city.
Contact
Email Daniela or call her at 512-428-1245
David Bernay
David Bernay works with students from Colorado, Minnesota, North Carolina, Puerto Rico and any other state not listed on the Admission Counselor page. He also helps Americans outside the U.S. and International students. Here he shares his insights about St. Edward's University.
What’s your favorite thing about St. Edward’s?
Our student body is so diverse. On any given day you can walk across campus and hear our students speaking Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic and French! International students play a big role in shaping our campus culture and often inspire their American counterparts to want to study abroad at one of our partner universities around the world.
What's your favorite spot on campus?
Because I’m hopelessly addicted to caffeine, my favorite is Jo’s Coffeeshop in the Ragsdale Center. If I’m not at my desk, I can be found in line for a latte at Jo’s, chatting with faculty and students and catching up on what’s happening on campus.
What is something that people don’t know about St. Edward’s?
I think some students don’t realize the extent to which St. Edward’s will force them to go beyond their comfort zone and challenge their preconceived notions about the world. There is something special about exchanging ideas with classmates from all over the world who have a completely different perspective than you. St. Edward’s allows students to think critically about their work and to better understand the world they live in.
Contact
Email David or call him at 512-464-8841
Dinah Sbelgio Kinard
Dinah Sbelgio Kinard works with students from Northern California, Southern California (Los Angeles area) and New Mexico. Here she shares her thoughts on Austin, Texas, and gives advice to students applying to St. Edward's University.
What’s your favorite restaurant near campus?
I love good food, and there are literally dozens of places within a few minutes' walk or drive from campus that are among the best places to eat in the country. I think my absolute favorite, though, is the long-time Austin standby, Magnolia Café. It is open 24 hours a day and offers a diverse menu of dishes that are made with fresh ingredients and also satisfy food cravings or the need for comfort food. Magnolia Café is like most Austin restaurants that cater to vegetarians — there are many options and you aren’t relegated to just choose a veggie burger or salad.
What’s your favorite part of an application to read?
I like to read the responses to the question “How did you become familiar with St. Edward’s University, and why are you applying?” I love to learn why a student is drawn to us and what their journey to get to this point of the application process has been like for them. The responses to that question also help me discern which students may be the best fit for the university.
What advice would you offer to potential applicants or to high school underclassmen?
If you are seriously considering applying to a particular college, visit in person to make sure that your prior knowledge and assumptions are valid and to get a sense of the university that is impossible to convey through websites or brochures. It is better to invest as much time as you can during the “front end” of your college search — narrowing down your college list to those campuses that you really can see yourself at and feel right to you — rather than applying to a dozen or more places and then having to hurriedly make an enrollment decision in the spring. I encourage everyone considering applying to St. Edward’s to come visit the hilltop in person, either for an event or an individual visit. We would love to meet you and help you understand if St. Edward’s is a good fit for you.
Contact
Email Dinah or call her at 512-448-8505
Mallory Bray Mazzarella
Mallory Bray Mazzarella works with students from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here she shares her thoughts on Austin, Texas, and gives advice to students applying to St. Edward's University.
What's your favorite spot on campus?
I love the Munday Library! It has giant walls of windows that let in so much natural light, and the view from the second floor is incredible. There are also collaborative and communal spaces for students, so it’s a great place for group projects.
What is something that people don’t know about St. Edward’s?
I think some people don’t realize how wonderful the combination of attending a small school within a vibrant, progressive, bustling city can be. There are so many opportunities for work and for fun in Austin, and St. Edward’s is a perfect support system to encourage students to get out there into the real world while they’re in school, while still knowing they can come back to the comfort of the hilltop.
What advice do you have for people applying to college?
It’s all about fit! If you are in a school where you feel challenged and supported in equal measure, by your professors and by your friends. You’ll be surprised by how much you grow. The best way to get to know a school is to visit: sit in on a class, stay overnight in a res hall, make connections with faculty members whose classes you might want to take. See how those experiences make you feel, and study at a school you’re excited about! Then, once you get there, explore as much as you can!
Contact
Email Mallory or call her at 512-416-5804
Margot Sweeney
Margot Sweeney works with students from Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Here she shares her thoughts on Austin, Texas, and gives advice to students applying to St. Edward's University.
What advice do you have for people applying to college?
Don’t apply to certain schools simply because everyone else from your high school does. Take the time to explore all sorts of schools, all over the country until you get a sense of what you think will truly be the best fit for you. Consider what kind of classroom, campus, and city environment might suit you, and even consider if it's an area you’d like to live after graduation.
What's your perfect day in Austin?
A great day in Austin is packed with fun activities and fantastic food. I'd start with one of the many free workouts available around town, followed by a smoothie bowl at Blenders & Bowls. Then, I'd spend the afternoon wakesurfing on Lake Austin, followed by dinner downtown and going to ACL Live at the Moody Theater for some live music.
What's your favorite restaurant near campus?
Torchy’s is an Austin staple and a go-to! While there are many around town, the one on South Congress is convenient to campus. Tip: If there’s a long line but spots at the counter — grab a seat there. Aside from the tacos, be sure to try the fried cookie dough!
Contact
Email Margot or call her at 512-233-1636
Patricia Medina
Patricia Medina works with students from Florida and Georgia. Here she shares her thoughts on Austin, Texas, and gives advice to students applying to St. Edward's University.
What's your favorite thing about St. Edwards?
My favorite thing about St. Ed's is the campus itself! When I was looking at universities for undergrad, I didn't know where I wanted to go until I visited St. Ed's. As soon as I stepped on campus, I knew this was the place I needed to be. You can find a lot of beauty in the nature of the campus. Some of my favorite memories include simply sitting out on the lawn in between classes with friends.
Describe your perfect day in Austin.
The perfect day would start off with a nice, long walk through one of the many trails in Austin! There's nothing better than starting the day with a little movement. Then I'd head over to whatever grocery store I'm feeling at that moment (either my HEB or Trader Joe's) to get some weekly groceries. I'd probably cook some lunch with my friends and then end the night at the Alamo Drafthouse to catch a movie. Their season pass is the best thing to ever happen to me. Twenty dollars a month for unlimited movies? Sign me up!
What advice do you have for people applying to college?
To bring it back to my first answer, I'd say visit the campus if you can! You can for sure get the vibes of a university by just walking around. I'd recommend even visiting the schools that aren't on the top of your list originally, because you never know!
Contact
Email Patricia or call her at 512-448-8502
Tracy Canales
Tracy Canales serves transfer students (last names A-M), temporary/non-degree-seeking students and post-baccalaureate students. Here she gives her insights about St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas and the application process.
What's your favorite thing about students at St. Edward’s?
They are genuinely happy to be here. From the time they are admitted until graduation, I love hearing about their St. Edward’s adventures and where their career paths lead them.
What advice do you have for people applying to college?
Start narrowing your college choices early. Visit schools and ask yourself what’s important in a prospective school (location, size, etc.) and check on whether it offers your major. And get in touch with an admission counselor early on to be sure you’re taking the right curriculum and maintaining the appropriate scores.
What's your favorite hilltop event/tradition?
Hillfest. We kick off the school year with an outdoor celebration. Live music, food and rides take over the hilltop. It's one of the most exciting times on campus because the students are excited to be back, see old friends and make new ones.
Contact
Email Tracy or call her at 512-448-8503