Stef Mauler
College admissions coach for middle and high school students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | MBA; CEP |
| Practice | The Mauler Institute, LLC |
Stef Mauler is a college admissions coach and the president of The Mauler Institute, LLC. Stef works with students from 8th grade through senior year of high school. Clients come from private and public schools. They include first generation applicants and athletes. Services include individual coaching, small group workshops, campus visit planning and speaking engagements. Every client starts with a free consultation that includes the student and the parents or guardians.
What Stef helps with
Stef guides students and their families through the college application process, starting as early as 8th grade.
- Planning the college application process from 8th grade on
- Planning campus visits
- Applying to college as a first generation student
- Applying to college as a student athlete
- Getting parents and guardians involved in the process
- Choosing the level of coaching that fits the student
Who Stef works with
Stef works with middle and high school students, from 8th grade through senior year. Clients attend private and public schools. Some are first generation applicants and some are athletes. Parents or guardians take an active part in the application process alongside the student.
How Stef works
Each client picks the type and level of coaching that fits. Options are individual coaching, small group workshops, campus visit planning and speaking engagements. Clients can use one or more of these. Every relationship begins with a free consultation with the student and the parents or guardians who will help with the college application process.
Background and qualifications
Stef Mauler is the president of The Mauler Institute, LLC, a college admissions coaching practice. Stef holds an MBA and the CEP credential. Experience covers students from 8th grade through the senior year of high school. Clients have included private school students, public school students, first generation applicants and athletes.
Stef Mauler pricing
Programs and services
- Individual coaching
- Small group workshops
- Campus visit planning
- Speaking engagements
- Free initial consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Starts working with students as early as 8th grade and includes parents or guardians from the first consultation.
Best for families who want to begin college planning early and choose their own level of support.
Common questions
How much does Stef Mauler charge?
Coaching with Stef runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Stef from this page for an exact quote.
What does Stef Mauler help with?
Stef Mauler helps with planning the college application process from 8th grade on, planning campus visits, applying to college as a first generation student and applying to college as a student athlete.
Is Stef Mauler certified?
Stef Mauler lists: MBA; CEP.
When can a student start working with Stef Mauler?
Students can start in 8th grade and continue through senior year of high school.
Does Stef Mauler work with first generation and athlete applicants?
Yes. Clients include first generation applicants and athletes, along with private and public school students.
How do I contact Stef Mauler?
Send Stef a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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