Todd Johnson is responsible for all college admissions counseling for College Admissions Partners. Todd attended Northwestern University and St. Olaf College for his undergraduate work and subsequently graduated from the law school at Washington University in St. Louis. While in law school Todd was the Executive Editor of the Washington University Law Review. Todd practiced law for 20 years as a trial lawyer in Minnesota before starting College Admissions Partners.
Todd has always had a personal interest in college admissions and was often frustrated watching students choose a college without understanding whether the college was a match for that student. He also observed in talking to parents that they did not understand the basics of college financial aid and as a result were often spending more money to send their children to college than necessary.
Because of his interest in helping students Todd began providing college admissions counseling to help students and their families find the best college for each student. For the past 8 years Todd has helped students and their families identify their ideal colleges. During those 8 years Todd has visited and evaluated close to 100 colleges throughout the United States.
With his years of experience as a trial lawyer Todd knows how to listen to the families he works with to identify those issues that are important for each student and to find colleges that meet those needs.
Although Todd has worked with students who have gained admission to Ivy League Universities and highly selective colleges, his focus is not on finding the highest rated college for his students.
He does not believe that the best college is the highest ranked or the college that has the lowest admission rate. Rather it means the college that is the best fit for the needs of that particular student. Sometimes that means looking at some of the most selective colleges in the country while making sure that at least one safety that is a good fit is also considered. Sometimes it means looking at less selective colleges where a student is more likely to thrive and enjoy their college experience.
From his base in Minnesota, Todd provides college admissions counseling to students throughout the United States as well as international students wanting to attend college in the United States.
So, now that you know about Todd, let’s discuss why College Admissions Partners should be your college admissions consultant. If you are still wondering if you need help with the college admissions process, review this information on who we can help with this process.
If you would like to know more about Todd, or have a general question you would like answered, you should email him or give him a call at 952-449-5245. We offer a free half hour consultation so it won’t cost you anything to call.