About Sara Callow
Sara is a university instructor and advisor who has spent years helping students explore academic interests, career paths, and educational opportunities. Through her work with students, she has seen how powerful it can be when young people have the time and space to reflect on what they want from their education.
Summit Educational Advising grew from that experience. Sara’s goal is to help students think thoughtfully about their academic interests, identify colleges where they will thrive, and approach the college admissions process with clarity and perspective.
Sara is based in Bozeman, Montana, and works with students both locally and virtually.
My Background
I am a university instructor and advisor who has spent years helping students explore academic interests, career paths, and educational opportunities.
After earning my M.A. in 2012, I have worked in higher education at both the community college and university level. Since 2022, in addition to my teaching responsibilities, I have been advising students at my local university who are interested in attending law school. I have earned multiple credentials in advising and am a member of the Executive Board of the Western Association of Pre-Law Advisors.
I regularly help students think about academic direction, career goals, and educational pathways. I work with students navigating decisions about majors, professional school, and long-term academic goals. In my experience, these conversations are often most valuable when they begin long before a student applies to college. When students have time to reflect on their interests and intellectual strengths, the college search becomes far more meaningful—and much less stressful.
My Advising Philosophy
My advising approach emphasizes exploration and thoughtful decision-making. Rather than focusing only on admissions strategy, I work with students to better understand their intellectual interests, values, and goals.
Together we explore questions such as:
What kinds of ideas and subjects excite you?
What type of learning environment helps you thrive?
What direction do you hope your education will take?
These conversations often lead to a more authentic and confident college search process
Credentials and Affiliations
Western Association of Pre-Law Advisors Executive Board Secretary
Current University & Community College Lecturer and Pre-Law Advisor
Why I Enjoy This Work
I enjoy working with students during this stage of life because it is a time of remarkable intellectual curiosity and possibility. Many students have interests and questions that are just beginning to take shape, and helping them explore those ideas can be incredibly rewarding.
Choosing a college is an important decision, but it can also be an opportunity for reflection and discovery.
Start the Conversation
If you are beginning to think about college planning and would like to learn more about advising, I would be happy to schedule a brief introductory conversation.