Collegiate Gateway founder Julie Raynor Gross has achieved a leadership position in her field. She is a Professional Member of:
- AIGAC (Association for International Graduate Admissions Counselors)
- HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association)
- IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association) – served as Chair of the Graduate School Professional Liaison Committee and Chair of the College Committee
- NAAHP (National Association of Advisors to the Healthcare Professions)
- NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counselors)
- NCDA (National Career Development Association)
She received certification from the Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions, is a Master Practitioner of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and a Certified Practitioner of the Strong Interest Inventory.
Julie is recognized nationally as an expert on college and graduate admissions and is featured regularly on television, in print, and at industry conferences to provide insights into the current state of the admissions landscape.