James Giordano
James Giordano is the founder of Admissions and Aid Consulting and a certified school counselor in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. He earned his BA in Criminal Justice and Sociology (1997) and MA in Criminal Justice (1998) from the State University of New York at Albany, where he was a captain of the Division I football team and MVP as a senior. While a graduate student, James also coached women’s basketball.
James began his career supporting vulnerable youth at Covenant House Fort Lauderdale, managing programs ranging from housing to education. He later transitioned to school counseling, serving at Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami, where he earned his M.Ed. in School Counseling and coached football and basketball, contributing to a state championship team.
Returning to New York, James served as Director of College Guidance at Saint Agnes Boys High School, then as Director of College and Career Development at TAPCo and Saint Joseph High School. He also served as the Director of College and Career Development for Community of Unity, a New York based nonprofit. Today, he focuses on helping students and families navigate college admissions and career planning through his consulting practice, combining extensive experience with a personal commitment to each student’s success.
James began his career supporting vulnerable youth at Covenant House Fort Lauderdale, managing programs ranging from housing to education. He later transitioned to school counseling, serving at Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami, where he earned his M.Ed. in School Counseling and coached football and basketball, contributing to a state championship team.
Returning to New York, James served as Director of College Guidance at Saint Agnes Boys High School, then as Director of College and Career Development at TAPCo and Saint Joseph High School. He also served as the Director of College and Career Development for Community of Unity, a New York based nonprofit. Today, he focuses on helping students and families navigate college admissions and career planning through his consulting practice, combining extensive experience with a personal commitment to each student’s success.
