History of The College Planning Center
The College Planning Center name has been synonymous with professional college counseling services for over 15 years.
Patricia (Patty) Saddle has continued to uphold the Center’s reputation of care and commitment as owner and president since 2009.
About Patty
Patty is passionate about helping students discover the best post-secondary options to fit their unique interests and goals. She provides each student and family with the personal attention that is essential to achieving the best college admissions experience.
Patty has experience as a Licensed School Counselor and is also a Licensed Social Worker. She earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Post Masters in School Counseling from John Carroll University. Patty is qualified to administer career interest assessments and has attended courses through the College Counseling Program at the UCLA Extension.
In addition to her years counseling students and their parents, Patty has worked in the fields of college recruiting, sales, and human resources. This exposure has familiarized her with a wide range of occupations.
Patty routinely visits colleges around the country. During these college visits, she meets with college admission counselors and representatives from the Office for Students with Disabilities to stay informed about admission trends and new programs.
Patty’s experience and knowledge have proven to be invaluable to her work with high school students trying to select the post-secondary education that will be the foundation for their future careers.
She is an active member of several professional organizations including: