You work with an advisor, not an agency.

Taiwo Adefiyiju-Monwuba, Ed.D.

Founder & Lead Consultant

Dr. Taiwo Adefiyiju-Monwuba has dedicated nearly a decade to guiding students through their collegiate journey, from career education offices to intimate discussions at the kitchen table where college lists are crafted. Since 2016, she has personally counseled high school students across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, as well as international students from Africa and Europe, through the entire college search and application process. COMPASS emerged from a clear observation: students thrive when they have a consistent advisor accompanying them throughout the entire journey, rather than encountering a different voice at each milestone.

Dr. Taiwo Adefiyiju-Monwuba is currently the Dean of Students in higher education, where she is responsible for overseeing student support services that include advocacy, accessibility, wellness, and student conduct. Prior to this position, she spent six years in various roles within student affairs, providing daily assistance to students with tasks such as résumé writing, graduate school applications, personal statement guidance, interview preparation, and professional development strategies. Her educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and a Master of Education in Higher Education.

Her advisory services encompass the entire COMPASS journey, including the development of balanced college lists comprising reach, target, and likely institutions; the coaching of personal statements and supplemental essays from the brainstorming phase to the final draft; the preparation for mock admissions and scholarship interviews; the development of résumés; and the formulation of job-search strategies for graduates planning their subsequent steps. Her methodology is founded on a fundamental belief that students achieve their best work with guidance and support rather than through lectures, and with a single consistent advisor throughout the entire process.