Adam Salazar

College Counselor & Essay Coach

Adam earned a BA in English Literature and an MA in English–Technical Writing from the University of Central Florida. He went on to work as an Admissions Advisor, Admissions Committee Reader, Graduate Advisor, and financial aid specialist at UCF, in addition to teaching English at both the high school and university levels.

Profile

Adam brings a unique blend of admissions, academic, and counseling experience to his work with students. He holds a BA in English Literature and an MA in English–Technical Writing from the University of Central Florida. Over the years, he has worked in the admissions office, in student financial aid, and in the college counseling space—offering personalized guidance typically entrusted to school guidance counselors. His background also includes teaching English at both the high school and university levels, where he developed a passion for helping students transition successfully from one stage of education to the next.

With an insider’s perspective on admissions and deep experience working directly with students, Adam is skilled at demystifying the college process—whether that means navigating complex applications, understanding financial aid, or helping students highlight their strengths and passions. His mission is to empower every student to approach college with confidence and clarity, setting a strong foundation for lifelong success.

When he’s not working with students, Adam enjoys walking his dogs, reading novels, watching movies and finding creative ways to avoid Orlando’s notorious Disney traffic.

More about Adam

Location

Kissimmee, FL

Area of Expertise

  • Liberal Arts
  • First-Generation
  • Selective Admissions
  • Personal Identity / LGBTQ+
  • East Coast Colleges
  • Neurodivergent Learners
  • Southeast Colleges

Adam's Education and Certifications

  • Admissions Advisor - University of Central Florida
  • Admissions Committee Reader - University of Central Florida
  • Graduate Admissions Advisor - University of Central Florida
  • M.A. in English–Technical Writing - University of Central Florida
  • B.A. in English Literature - University of Central Florida
  • Copyeditor for Wardle and Adler-Kassner's Naming What We Know: Threshold Concepts of Writing Studies
  • English Professor - University of Central Florida

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