Tracee Duerson has worked as the Director of Admissions at The Theatre School for the past 6 and half years, and has worked in various roles throughout higher education for the past 18 years. She spent the first 6 years of her professional life working in higher education access programs, including 3 years working for the TRIO Student Support Services program. During her career, she has worked in both the high school and university setting helping students with the college admissions process, navigating financial aid, planning special events and transition programs, and academic advising. In 2010, Tracee transitioned to working as a regional admissions counselor for two different universities before transitioning into her current role. She obtained her undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and master's degree from New York University. Her favorite part of her job is meeting and connecting with students and their families and helping them navigate this crazy and exciting admissions world.