Elizabeth Stone
College admissions counselor for students and parents in San Mateo, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | San Mateo, California, United States |
| Credentials | Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Campanile College Counseling, Inc. |
Elizabeth Stone is a college admissions counselor and the Executive Director of Campanile College Admissions Counseling in San Mateo, California. She helps students and parents with college applications, essays, and transfers. She wrote the book The Better College Essay. Her Class of 2026 students were admitted to 73 different universities and earned over $3.4 million in merit scholarships. She is a professional member of the IECA.
What Elizabeth helps with
Elizabeth works with students at every stage of the application process, from high school through transfer and law school applications.
- Finding colleges that fit a student's goals
- Writing strong college essays
- Transferring to a new college
- Applying to law school
- Preparing for college interviews
- Applying in performing and visual arts
- Deciding whether to take standardized tests
- Planning college tours
Who Elizabeth works with
Elizabeth works with students of all abilities and their parents. Clients include high school students, transfer students, and prospective law students. She also serves students applying in the performing and visual arts.
How Elizabeth works
Every student gets a Writing Assessment early on. It shows how ready they are to write admissions essays. Students who want to explore testing get self-study videos and self-prep materials from the test prep team. Campanile also plans custom college tours for one family at a time, with a full itinerary and travel logistics.
Background and qualifications
Elizabeth Stone holds a doctorate and serves as Executive Director of Campanile College Admissions Counseling. She wrote the book The Better College Essay. Dean Douglas Christiansen of Vanderbilt University has called her an expert in her field. She is a professional member of the IECA, and her practice follows a Professional Code of Ethics. She has guided hundreds of students through college admissions.
Elizabeth Stone pricing
Programs and services
- Admissions counseling
- College transfer services
- College essay workshops
- Test prep and tutoring
- Custom college tours
- Workshops and speaking for schools and groups
Elizabeth Stone reviews
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Author of The Better College Essay, with Class of 2026 students admitted to 73 different universities.
Best for students and parents who want help with applications, essays, or transfers.
Common questions
How much does Elizabeth Stone charge?
Coaching with Elizabeth runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Elizabeth Stone help with?
Elizabeth Stone helps with finding colleges that fit a student's goals, writing strong college essays, transferring to a new college and applying to law school.
Is Elizabeth Stone certified?
Elizabeth Stone lists: Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member.
Does Elizabeth Stone offer help with standardized tests?
Yes. Her practice offers test prep and tutoring, including self-study videos and self-prep materials.
How do I contact Elizabeth Stone?
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