Florida College Admissions Expertise Built From Years of Counseling Experience

Decision Drop works with students and families throughout Florida and beyond, bringing firsthand experience from both university admissions and high school college counseling. Lisa Clay has spent years guiding Florida students and families through the college admissions process as a Director of College Counseling, while also bringing 12 years of experience reading applications inside the admissions offices at the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University.

Together, Lisa and Josh help Florida students navigate universities throughout the state, including the University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Miami, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, and other public and private institutions. Every Decision Drop student benefits from both counselors throughout the college planning and application process.

Florida College Admissions Consultants With Firsthand Counseling Experience

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What Florida Families Get with Decision Drop

  • Florida College Counseling Leadership

    Lisa has spent years leading college counseling programs in Florida independent schools, helping students and families navigate course selection, college research, applications, essays, and final decisions. Her experience provides a deep understanding of Florida students, schools, and the college landscape.

  • Firsthand Admissions Experience

    Before becoming a college counselor, Lisa spent 12 years working in undergraduate admissions at the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University, where she evaluated applications and saw firsthand how selective universities review students. That perspective helps Florida families understand how academic preparation, activities, essays, and overall application strategy come together during the admissions process.

  • Understanding Florida Universities

    Florida offers a wide range of college options, from large public universities to smaller private institutions. Decision Drop helps students understand differences between schools like the University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Miami, UCF, USF, and other Florida colleges when building a balanced list.

  • A College List That Goes Beyond Florida

    Florida students have excellent in-state options, but the right college list should be based on fit, goals, academic programs, and affordability. Decision Drop helps families compare Florida colleges with opportunities across the United States and internationally.

  • Two Counselors on Every Student

    Every Decision Drop student works with both Lisa Clay and Josh Hudley throughout the college process. Two counselors means two sets of eyes on the application, two areas of expertise, and a deeper understanding of each student's goals.

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  • Florida-Based Support With Nationwide Reach

    Based in the Sarasota-Bradenton-Lakewood Ranch area, Lisa provides in-person support throughout Southwest Florida and the Tampa Bay region.

    Families across Florida and beyond receive the same collaborative two-counselor approach through virtual counseling.

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