Jennifer Stanton
Independent college admissions consultant in Newport Beach, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Newport Beach, California, United States |
| Credentials | M.A. in Teaching Writing, Johns Hopkins University; Certificate in College Counseling, UC San Diego; Learning differences training, Landmark College Institute for Research and Training; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Success Advisors |
Jennifer Stanton is an independent educational consultant who helps students and their families find colleges that fit them. She runs College Success Advisors in Southern California. Before consulting, she spent 20 years as a newspaper feature writer and editor, including a role as an editor at the Los Angeles Times. She also worked 10 years as an educator. She focuses on essay writing and on students with learning differences.
What Jennifer helps with
Jennifer helps students and families choose colleges that fit, then guides them through applying and the move to college.
- Building a balanced list of colleges
- Finding best-fit schools
- Writing college application essays
- Managing the application schedule
- Applying for financial aid
- Planning early admission strategies
- Evaluating acceptances
- Supporting students with learning differences
Who Jennifer works with
Jennifer works with students and their families through the college search and application process. She has a specialty in students with learning differences. Families can choose a full package or focus on just one or two areas where they need help.
How Jennifer works
Jennifer starts by learning about the student's interests and goals. She then helps identify schools and builds a balanced list. She guides the student through applications and coaches the writing of essays. Her comprehensive package includes family meetings, regular student meetings, and best-fit assessments. Clients also get an online portal to research colleges, build a list, and track timeline milestones. A lighter support package covers one or two chosen areas.
Background and qualifications
Jennifer holds a master's degree in Teaching Writing from Johns Hopkins University. She earned a certificate in College Counseling from the University of California, San Diego. She also has added training in learning differences from the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training. She worked 10 years as an educator with a range of students. Before that, she spent 20 years as a newspaper feature writer and editor, including as an editor at the Los Angeles Times. She is an IECA Professional member.
Jennifer Stanton pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling package
- Support package for one or two focus areas
- Family meetings
- Essay and writing coaching
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A former Los Angeles Times editor who now coaches college essays and works with students with learning differences.
Best for students and families who want help with essays or have a student with learning differences.
Common questions
How much does Jennifer Stanton charge?
Coaching with Jennifer runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jennifer Stanton help with?
Jennifer Stanton helps with building a balanced list of colleges, finding best-fit schools, writing college application essays and managing the application schedule.
Is Jennifer Stanton certified?
Jennifer Stanton lists: M.A. in Teaching Writing, Johns Hopkins University; Certificate in College Counseling, UC San Diego; Learning differences training, Landmark College Institute for Research and Training; IECA Professional member.
Can families get help with only part of the college process?
Yes. Her support package focuses on one or two areas, such as list building, the application schedule, or essay writing.
How do I contact Jennifer Stanton?
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