About Us
“I frequently reflect on the path my life has taken and how each decision I’ve made has led me to my present self. No other time in my life was as pivotal as the years I spent in college.
The courses I took, professors I studied under, friends I met, and decisions I made in those first years of independence paved the way for the rest of my life.”
— Ashley Dixon, Independent Education Consultant
Ashley Dixon is an independent education consultant and owner/operator of UMatch Consulting LLC. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Christian University and a law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. She is also a graduate of the University of California San Diego’s College Counseling Certificate Program, an associate member of the Independent Education Consultant Association (IECA), and a member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) and its regional affiliate PNACAC.
Ashley has a long history of community involvement working with children and youth. She is currently the Co-Director of College Counseling for Minds Matter Seattle, a college access organization assisting high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds prepare for and successfully apply to college. In the past, Ashley has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children experiencing abuse and neglect, and she has served on the boards of both Hilltop Children’s Center and St. Alphonsus Parish School.
Ashley launched UMatch Consulting in 2022 after completing a rigorous certificate program, working one-on-one with a nationally known education consultant and business coach, and visiting numerous colleges and universities. She considers herself a lifelong learner and a student of schools. Her natural curiosity, love of researching, knack for problem solving, and passion for the written word combine as she navigates her clients through the complicated world of college admissions.
Ashley feels privileged to meet high school students on the cusp of a pivotal life event. She hopes to empower students to take charge of their college search process with confidence. She helps students identify what is important to them and to set goals not only for college admission, but for success in college and beyond.