School Counselors

Fisher College has been a financially stable and thriving institution for the past 117 years. Please read this letter from Interim President Steven Rich, regarding Fisher’s financial stability, strength in the market place, and confidence in our continued story.

The cost to attending our private, not-for-profit college is just as affordable as any state university after financial aid.

Fisher College offers a number of merit based scholarships ranging in amounts from $12,000 to $22,000. During the admission process, each student who is offered admission to Fisher College will automatically be considered for eligibility for a merit scholarship. Merit scholarships are renewed annually based on degree-seeking, full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program.

• $22,000 Presidential Scholarship
• $22,000 College 101 Scholarship
• $21,000 Achievement Scholarship
• $21,000 BASE Scholarship
• $18,000 Back Bay Scholarship
• $15,000 Opportunity Award
• $12,000 Charles River Award
• $3,000 - $10,500 International Student Scholarship 
• $3,000 On Campus Award (Awarded in addition to Merit Award)
• $2,000 Honors Program Award

Zac Songer, Director of Admissions

Zac oversees domestic first-year and transfer new student recruitment for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Zac can be reached at 617-670-4593 and zsonger@fisher.edu. 

Alexandra Callanan, Assistant Director of Admissions

Alex assists students located north of Boston in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and California.

Alex can be reached at 617-236-5424 and acallanan@fisher.edu.

Henry Maldonado, Assistant Director of Admissions for Diversity Recruitment

Henry oversees diversity recruitment initiatives such as College 101 and the Dual Enrollment program as well as initiatives with the Boston Public Schools.

Henry can be reached at 617-236-5443 and hmaldonado@fisher.edu 

Mackenzie Cushman, Director of International and Admissions Recruitment

Mackenzie assists international students during the admissions and enrollment process, including immigration or visa assistance.

Mackenzie can be reached at 617-670-4538 and mcushman@fisher.edu.

Fisher College offers over 25+ baccalaureate programs, including popular majors in Biology, Criminal Justice, Fashion Merchandising, Information Technology, Management and Psychology.  For a complete list of our academic programs, click here.

Here at Fisher College, Boston is our campus. Our students thrive in our required internship programs, made successful because we’re just footsteps away from the engines of our economy.  We give our students access to companies from Michael Kors, to Burberry; Hilton, to the Governor’s Office; radio, to TV.  All the while our students have the chance to meet over 200,000 other college students that call Boston home.

School Counselors and/or prospective students are encouraged to set up a virtual chat with an admissions counselor if they have any questions about the application process, our generous scholarships, campus life/athletics, and more.  Virtual appointments are available Monday - Saturday between 9 AM - 3 PM EST Time by phone or zoom.  Register here.

On-The-Spot Decision Day 

At your request, an admissions counselor, accompanied by a representative of our financial aid office, will come to your school to meet with prospective students, review their credentials, and make an acceptance decision on the spot. If accepted, our financial aid officer will counsel your student on how to complete their financial aid on a timely basis to maximize federal and state grant aid. Click-here to request an On-The-Spot Decision Day at your school this year.

School Visit Program

One of the best ways for you and your students to find out more about Fisher College is to visit us. Our visit programs offer the following:

• Free transportation for you and your students to and from your school
• An academic program featuring presentations on the programs of your choice
• A presentation about both the admissions and financial aid processes
• Tours of our facilities
• Lunch for you and your students

Schedule Visit

Fisher offers 11th and 12th graders the opportunity to earn college credits and save on tuition in the process through two different programs - College 101 and the Dual Enrollment. Learn more about the benefits of these two college access programs that Fisher offers.

College Access Programs