Stephanie Kushner
College Advisor
Stephanie brings extensive knowledge of the college admissions process and a commitment to helping students find a school where they will have a successful journey. She also deciphers the code of teenagers and understands the demands on their time, finding ways to make this process easier for them. As a mom of three college graduates, she understands the challenges of parenting a college-bound student.
Stephanie stays abreast of the latest college admissions trends, visiting many campuses each year and digging deep to find the characteristics that make each school unique. She focuses on gaining a better understanding of academic offerings, school culture, and current institutional priorities. Thanks to professional development conferences, and her vast national network, her clients feel well-supported and confident throughout the college admissions process.
Stephanie works hard to understand her clients’ needs and wishes in order to find schools where each student will truly thrive. She develops close working relationships with her families, providing structure for the entire process, breaking it down into manageable segments, and minimizing the stress of applying to college.
Stephanie is a graduate of Tufts University. She earned an MBA from the University of Michigan and a certificate in college counseling from UCLA. Stephanie is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the Higher Education Consultants Association, and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling.
Best Advice: “The most successful college applicants are the most successful high school students. So focus on doing well in high school as opposed to worrying about what it all means for college.”