Ep 112: A Lifetime of Supporting Applicants: Meet Dr. Nadia Castriota, Law School Admissions Consultant
We have yet another special guest, Dr. Nadia Castriota, who has joined the Barrier Breakers® team as a consultant. In this episode, Dr. Castriota and discusses her extensive experience in law school admissions. Nadia shares her background, her journey through higher education, and her passion for supporting students from diverse backgrounds, including moms and those with various life experiences. She offers valuable advice for aspiring law school applicants, emphasizing the importance of seeking support and resources throughout the admissions process.
Meet Nadia Castriota, Ph.D.
Dr. Nadia Castriota has nearly 20 years of experience in professional/graduate school admissions and student development and is truly dedicated to student success. She has previously been the Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Florida International University – College of Law, the Director of Admissions at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, the Assistant Dean at Albany Law School, and most recently the Director of Admissions at St. Thomas University School of Law. Dr. Castriota is originally from New York and relocated to South Florida to be closer to family and continue her career in academia, specifically admissions and student engagement. Dr. Castriota earned her BS from Florida International University, MS from Nova Southeastern University, and recently completed her PhD in Ethical Leadership at St. Thomas University.
Episode Highlights
The episode introduces Dr. Nadia Castriota, a new consultant at Barrier Breakers, who has extensive experience in law school admissions.
Nadia shares her personal journey, being raised by Jamaican parents with diverse heritage and her path through higher education.
The discussion highlights the challenges and rewards of working in law school admissions, including the importance of delivering honest feedback to applicants.
Nadia gives advice for applicants, emphasizing the need to seek support, ask questions, and recognize the resources available to them.
Nadia discusses her transition from working in higher education to private consulting and her enthusiasm for guiding students in finding the right law school fit.
Tweetable Quotes
“Tomorrow is always a new day. Give yourself grace. Things happen and you will bounce back.”
“They say kids are resilient. Moms are resilient....we make it happen.”