Paula Bishop, CPA, CCPS

Ms. Bishop is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified College Planning Specialist.  Her expertise is working with families to develop strategies to find the best college for their student at the lowest cost to the family.  Paula has been a practicing CPA for the past 20 years which allows her to combine her tax knowledge with the complexities of the financial aid system.  Paula frequently conducts seminars to high school groups, sports groups, PTAs and professional organizations to include CPAs, Financial Advisors and Attorneys on "The Secrets of Financial Aid for College".

Paula holds a BS from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a MBA from the University of California at Berkeley. She is a member of the Washington Society of CPAs, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Society of Tax Professionals.  Paula is the Past President of the American Society of Women Accountants in Bellevue, WA.  Paula holds the designation of Certified College Planning Specialist (CCPS) and has received extensive training and continuing education in college financial planning.  There are fewer than 500 CCPS professionals in the country who have earned this designation from the National Institute of Certified College Planners (NICCP).

Scott's genuine interest in sports and those who participate in them has led him to create unique services that educate students who are looking to find the college that is right for their educational needs.  Scott works with student athletes who wish to play their sport in college, though recognizes that their academic goals are the primary focus in the college selection process.  Scott helps with NCAA rules to make sure the student is on target to be eligible to play at the college level and puts together a plan to achieve the best situation for the student.

• High School Career
  • All-State, All-New England, Honorable Mention All American – Soccer
  • Varsity Basketball, Baseball
  • All State Lacrosse
• Junior National Team Member - Soccer
• College Soccer Career
  • Hartwick College (4) year player
  • Member of the 1977 Division I National Champions
  • Member of the 1980 Final Four Team
• Professional Soccer Career (4) years
• Assistant College Coach (2 years)