About
Blue Sky College Advising
Sally Doane has a BA in Social Anthropology from the University of London and a Certificate in College Admissions Advising from UC Berkeley. She comes to College Admissions Advising from a background in writing and editing and particularly enjoys helping students find their voice in writing the personal statement. Sally has many years of experience as a writing tutor and excels at drawing students out, enabling them to present their best self. In addition to providing individualized college advice to students, she works as a volunteer with local community-based organizations, helping low income and first generation college students identify their strengths and pursue their higher education goals.
Sally Doane
Founder, Blue Sky College Advising
Testimonials
From Parents & Students
“Sally not only explained to us mechanics of the application process, but was a crucial bridge for parent and student conversations.”
“Sally’s hands on approach of advising made me feel very comfortable during the college process. She took the time to get to know me.”
“Both our teens worked with Sally and thrived as a result. Her process helped our children refine their goals for the kind of campus that would best fit who they are.”
“Sally helped me to figure out what I valued in a college and which colleges could offer me the things I needed to be successful.”