Stephanie Ackerman
College admissions consultant in Red Bank, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Red Bank, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Bachelor of Arts, Hampshire College; Master of Arts, Brandeis University |
| Practice | Tomorrow Today College Consulting |
Stephanie Ackerman is an independent college admissions consultant in Red Bank, New Jersey. She helps students and parents with college lists, applications, essays, financial aid and high school resumes. Each client gets one-on-one guidance that starts with a first consult with the student and parents. Stephanie once served as Admissions Chair of the Parents Council for Elon University, where she worked on recruiting and yield events. She founded Tomorrow Today College Consulting and is a member of IECA.
What Stephanie helps with
Stephanie guides families through each step of the college admissions process, from building a college list to comparing acceptances.
- Building a college list and finding the right fit
- Writing the Common Application personal statement and supplemental essays
- Editing the activities sections of the Common Application
- Preparing for college interviews with mock sessions
- Understanding the FAFSA and CCS financial aid processes
- Comparing financial aid packages and finding scholarships
- Building a high school resume
- Planning college trips and choosing among acceptances
Who Stephanie works with
Stephanie works with high school students and their parents. Parents join the first consult with the student. She helps families who feel the admissions process is overwhelming, including those who need help with financial aid and comparing aid packages.
How Stephanie works
Every client starts with an initial consult that includes both the student and the parents. Stephanie then builds an action plan and a timeline to keep the student organized and on track. She reviews the student's accomplishments in and out of class, and students complete surveys and self-reflection to learn about themselves. She also runs mock interview sessions and gives testing and prep recommendations.
Background and qualifications
Stephanie Ackerman is founder and president of Tomorrow Today College Consulting. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Hampshire College and a Master of Arts from Brandeis University. She served two years as Admissions Chair of the Parents Council for Elon University. In that role she oversaw yield events, recruiting and summer welcome events, and worked with admissions counselors, students and families around the country. She also owned a computer training business and worked as a technology director and instructor at a private K-8 school. She is an IECA professional member.
Stephanie Ackerman pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions guidance
- Initial consult with student and parents
- College search and selection
- Application and essay support
- Financial aid guidance
- High school resume building
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The CoachVouch take
Stephanie has worked on the college side of admissions as Admissions Chair of the Parents Council for Elon University.
Best for students and parents who want one-on-one help with every step from college list to financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Stephanie Ackerman charge?
Coaching with Stephanie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Stephanie Ackerman help with?
Stephanie Ackerman helps with building a college list and finding the right fit, writing the Common Application personal statement and supplemental essays, editing the activities sections of the Common Application and preparing for college interviews with mock sessions.
Is Stephanie Ackerman certified?
Stephanie Ackerman lists: IECA Professional member; Bachelor of Arts, Hampshire College; Master of Arts, Brandeis University.
Does Stephanie prepare students for college interviews?
Yes. She runs mock interview sessions to get students ready for college interviews.
How do I contact Stephanie Ackerman?
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