About
Will Zibell is truly passionate about empowering students and their families to feel confident in successfully navigating the ever-changing landscape of post-secondary admissions. With over 20 years of experience as an educator in K-12 schools and universities, Will has helped numerous
students receive scholarship awards and gain admission into top-tier universities and institutions across the US and Canada.
As a high school English teacher, Will has built meaningful connections with students and was recognized for successfully preparing thousands of Grade 11 and 12 students for the rigorous expectations of university writing, admissions/scholarship essays, and entrance exams (e.g., PSAT,
SAT, ACT). In addition, Will has also led interview workshops for students in order to prepare them for post-secondary admissions, scholarships, and career opportunities.
Will holds a M.A.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration and has served as a Director of University and Career Readiness, University Pathways Coordinator, and University Curriculum Specialist. Given the extremely competitive nature of post-secondary admissions, Will utilizes his expertise and knowledge of current admissions criteria to guide clients in pursuing their educational goals. He helps students and families formulate a personalized plan which best demonstrates a student’s academic, personal, and athletic profile to the institutions of their choice.
As a nationally recruited athlete in the US, Will accepted an athletic scholarship and played baseball for Clarke University. Having coached Varsity sports and high-performance athletes for many years, Will understands the dedication and sacrifices it takes to excel in a sport and the classroom. If you are a student-athlete looking to compete at the university level in Canada (U SPORTS) or the US (NCAA), Will is excited to help you and your family devise a specific recruitment strategy to increase the chances of success and scholarship offers.
When Will is not in the office, you will find him in the stands as a proud, supportive swim dad cheering on his two daughters. He and his family also love to surf, snowboard, ride bikes, and explore beautiful Vancouver Island.