PTS college counselors come from diverse backgrounds matched to helping students with the widest possible range of goals, situations and expectations. Our counselors are members of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA). Our counselors are graduates of Ivy league universities, award-winning teachers, university admissions interviewers, and former private school and university admissions counselors—some with over 20 years experience in their field. We have counselors who specialize in working with students with learning differences, athletic distinction, and special talents in music, performance or the creative arts. Whatever your niche, we have a counselor with the real-world experience to help you navigate the admissions and college-match process today.

Our counselors are based in South Florida and work with students across the country.

Jason Sholl

Jason’s background as a graduate of Harvard University, an award-winning teacher, nationally credentialed college counselor, and Harvard admissions interviewer lends a real-world experience that is fundamentally important in navigating the admissions and college match process today.

Jason is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and supports its Statement of Principles of Good Practice. He is also a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) and Academic Director of Private Tutoring Services, Inc. of Boca Raton. He lives in West Palm Beach, with his wife Mary and daughter Sienna.

Jeanne Breazeale

Jeanne has been an advisor and college counselor at PTS for the past ten years, guiding students and their families through the often complicated process of finding their best fit college. With over fifteen years in the educational field, she has a passion for motivating students and experience working with a wide range of talents and abilities. Her forte is her ability to communicate with teenagers and understand the family dynamic. With a degree in secondary education from the University of Maryland, she taught high school Social Studies and English in Maryland, Massachusetts and New York before relocating to south Florida.

Jeanne also tutors academic subjects and test preparation. She is an Assistant Director of Private Tutoring Services and completed professional development through the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She lives in Boynton Beach.

Samia Ferraro

Samia Ferraro, M.Ed. (known as Samie by her clients) has been advising students and their families as an independent college counselor for 15 years. Her earlier experiences as a high school classroom teacher, dean of students and International Baccalaureate coordinator have given her the skills to connect with students and the knowledge to help them navigate the increasingly complex maze of college admissions.

Samie has personally visited hundreds of colleges and universities to give students her first hand impressions of these schools. She has met with directors and counselors of admission to get a glimpse into the admissions process from the insiders. Along with professional annual conferences of the Higher Education Counselors Association (HECA), and Southern Association of College Admissions Counselors (SACAC), she has completed professional development through The Independent Educational Counselor Association (ICEA), and The Harvard Summer Institute for College Admissions Counselors.