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MEET THE TEAM
Ann Chipley Playe, Senior Counselor
Ann Chipley Playe, Senior Counselor
Ann Chipley Playe, Senior Counselor
Ann served as Associate Director of both Admission and Financial Aid at Smith College,
worked for a major student loan lender, and has been an independent counselor for College Karma for the past 15 years. Ann received a B.A. in American Studies from Smith College and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. She also successfully coun
Ann served as Associate Director of both Admission and Financial Aid at Smith College,
worked for a major student loan lender, and has been an independent counselor for College Karma for the past 15 years. Ann received a B.A. in American Studies from Smith College and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. She also successfully counseled her two children to find their right fit colleges: Amherst College and St. Michael's College. Ann’s skill as an essay editor and her knowledge of colleges and universities are exceptional, and she prides herself on getting to know her clients and helping them reach their admissions goals.
Erik Chipley Playe, Counselor
Ann Chipley Playe, Senior Counselor
Ann Chipley Playe, Senior Counselor
Erik was guided through his own college search by Ann, his mother. He majored in English and minored in Spanish at St. Michael's College and earned a Master's in Liberal Studies with a focus in Humanities from Wesleyan University. Erik has been an English teacher, academic dean, and director of college counseling during his 15 years work
Erik was guided through his own college search by Ann, his mother. He majored in English and minored in Spanish at St. Michael's College and earned a Master's in Liberal Studies with a focus in Humanities from Wesleyan University. Erik has been an English teacher, academic dean, and director of college counseling during his 15 years working in education. He is currently the director of college counseling at a high school in Colorado Springs. Erik works with students from 9th-12th grade and teaches a College Overview course to high school sophomores. He loves meeting with students and families to answer questions and help demystify and destress the college search.
Abigail Chipley, Counselor
Kelly Bull, Business Manager
Kelly Bull, Business Manager
Abigail is a writer and editor with 15 years of experience in magazine journalism, online media, and nonprofits. As a former reporter, she's an ace researcher who is great at making calls, asking questions, and tracking down information. On the recommendation of her aunt Ann (and now coworker!), she attended Smith College, where she rec
Abigail is a writer and editor with 15 years of experience in magazine journalism, online media, and nonprofits. As a former reporter, she's an ace researcher who is great at making calls, asking questions, and tracking down information. On the recommendation of her aunt Ann (and now coworker!), she attended Smith College, where she received a B.A. in Comparative Literature. She also has a Diploma of Culinary Arts, which she puts to good use feeding her two hungry teenagers. Last year, she successfully shepherded her daughter through the college application process, touring campuses from one end of the country to the other to find the right fit, and will do it all over again with her son in 2027!
Kelly Bull, Business Manager
Kelly Bull, Business Manager
Kelly Bull, Business Manager
Kelly is a small business owner and former educator. She is the owner and chief operating officer of College Karma and is on a mission to streamline and perfect the way we deliver all of our services to students and families. As a Hope Scholar and graduate of the University of Georgia, she hopes to help students find a school that is as great of a fit for them as UGA was for her.