About Us...

Welcome to The Collegiate Edge—where academic confidence meets college readiness.
I’m Belinda Medina, founder of The Collegiate Edge. Helping students succeed has been my life’s work for nearly three decades. With a career that spans the classroom, the counselor’s office, and university admissions, I bring a 360-degree understanding of the educational journey—from middle school hallways to college campus gates.

I began my journey in education as a mathematics teacher, later serving as a high school counselor, assistant principal, ACT/SAT trainer/instructor, and university admissions counselor. Along the way, I’ve guided thousands of students toward academic achievement and post-secondary opportunities. I have taught countless ACT/SAT courses and have acquired the expert strategies that drive results. My passion for preparing students for college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT has grown with every role, and today it fuels the mission of The Collegiate Edge.