Where Are They Now: Sabrina Peterson

Sabrina Peterson obtained her bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and is currently a Senior Associate in International Tax at PwC.

What is your name? 

Sabrina Peterson

What college did you attend? 

James Madison University

What are the most valuable skills and experiences you gained through attending your college/university? 

The most valuable skill I learned was holding myself accountable. College teaches you that your life is in your hands. You need to decide what is important to you and put your energy into pursuing it. 

What was your favorite part of college/university?

Studying abroad in Antwerp, Belgium and spending the weekends seeing new cities.

What is your current job or profession (if you have one)?

Senior Associate in International Tax at PwC

How did the college prepare you for your career?

College taught me how I learn/study best. I was able to apply this toward taking my CPA exam and toward how I apply myself at work.

How did Amy assist you in getting into your college/university?

Amy helped me with all things reading/writing. She helped me to increase my SAT score and brainstorm what to write my application essay about. She also provided suggestions on where it needed improvement. We also talked about what colleges would be a good fit for me based on what I was looking for in a school and my major.

What was one of the most memorable moments you had when working with Amy? 

Mispronouncing Yosemite when reading a passage to Amy.

What was an important skill you gained from working with Amy?

The most important thing I learned from Amy was grammar. I learned countless tips and tricks on how to answer the SAT questions that I would have been stuck on.

Any other comments?

Amy is the best and truly cares about all her students and wants the best for them and their future.