About Benchmark

Benchmark Associates, LLC was founded by Anne Rogers Wager in 1984. Prior to her work in college consulting, her firm implemented mapping and demographic solutions for businesses. She worked for consulting firms in Boston and San Francisco before opening her business in Seattle.

Ms. Wager received her B.A. and M.A. degrees from Stanford University. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and a member of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC), the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) and the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling (PNACAC). Her experience includes participation in the Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions, and the UCLA extension certification in college admissions counseling. She has visited over 100 colleges worldwide over the last three years, and continually hosts college representatives in her office in Seattle.

Ms. Wager has been a member since 1988 of Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Seattle Chapter, providing scholarships to graduate students in the sciences at select universities. She serves on the Committee of Visitors for the University of Washington Department of Geography. Ms. Wager is a Mentor for the College Success Foundation at Cleveland High School. She has counseled over 250 students through the college admissions process.

Ms. Wager is continually monitoring trends in admissions and life on college campuses in consultation with high school counselors, college representatives and through the review of current literature. She is committed to making the college process a more rewarding and successful experience.