Amy Mednick

Senior College Advisor and Essay Specialist

As an editor, writer, and writing coach with nearly 30 years of experience in academic, education nonprofit, and newspaper settings, Amy is thrilled to be able to apply her skills to helping Best Fit Education students pursue their passions and goals.

After a decade of working as a journalist, she served as communications director for an educational nonprofit organization in Cambridge, MA and subsequently worked as a freelance writer and editor. 

Amy hails from an immediate and extended family filled with musicians and artists, including her singer-songwriter sister and composer daughter. She has also been immersed in higher ed her whole life, given that both of her parents, her husband, and other relatives are university professors. So, Amy’s interest in and comprehension of higher ed runs deep and working with students in the arts comes naturally. 

Amy currently lives in Rochester, NY, and enjoys cooking, reading, gardening, hiking in nearby parks, and traveling with her family.

Amy and Family
Amy & Joel

    • MA in International Journalism, University of Southern California

    • BA French and English Literature, University of California, Santa Cruz

    • Independent Educational Consultant Certificate, University of California Irvine, May 2021

    • Have worked with Students on the advising process for seven years.

    • Co-leader of the Independent Educational Consultant Association Performing and Visual Arts Affinity Group.

    • Attend industry conferences and webinars featuring sessions on admissions, colleges, financial aid, and student life, and visit college campuses across the U.S.

    • Follow higher education news through newspapers, journals, blogs, and books.

    • Present webinars, workshops, and lectures on performing and visual arts admission for education professionals as well as for students and parents.

    • Consult with students and families in the US and around the world who have interests in studies and careers ranging across academic pursuits in addition to Performing and Visual Arts.

    • Parent of professional musicians which led to specialization of working with students who are exploring performing and visual arts studies and careers.

    • Associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)