Stephanie Adkins
College advising and career consulting for students in grades 9 to 12 and beyond
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsIvy League and top schoolsStudents with learning differencesAthletic recruitingArts and portfolioFinancial aid and scholarshipsNew grads and studentsResume and LinkedIn |
| Works with | Students, Athletes and Creatives |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Practice | Open Gate College Advising |
Stephanie Adkins runs Open Gate College Advising, a college advising and career consulting practice. She works with students from 9th grade through college and into their careers. Her work covers selective college admissions, athletic recruiting, military academies, conservatory and vocal performance auditions, and art portfolios. She also handles merit aid and financial aid, including appeals. She has a background in gifted education, mentoring and education reform research.
What Stephanie helps with
Stephanie helps students plan for college and careers over the long term. She covers admissions, funding, auditions and early career steps.
- Applying to the most selective colleges
- Preparing for military academy admissions
- Athletic recruiting
- Musical theatre conservatory and vocal performance auditions
- Art portfolios
- Merit aid, scholarships and financial aid appeals
- Finding selective summer programs
- Resume building and career counseling
Who Stephanie works with
Stephanie works with students from 9th to 12th grade and on into college and career. Her clients include recruited athletes, performers, artists, and students with learning differences. She also advises first generation students and students seeking diversity recruitment.
Background and qualifications
Stephanie has deep experience in specialized admissions, including military academies, athletic recruiting, musical theatre conservatories and selective summer programs. She has won financial aid appeals. She also consults on college thesis reviews and fellowship and scholarship applications. Her education work includes GATE mentoring, education reform research, and project based learning facilitation. She has led parent seminars and spoken at state and national GATE and Montessori conferences. She has coached Destination Imagination, National History Day and science fairs.
Stephanie Adkins pricing
Programs and services
- College advising for grades 9 to 12
- Career consulting
- Summer enrichment planning
- Post-grad college consulting
Stephanie Adkins reviews
The CoachVouch take
Combines college admissions advising with a background in gifted education and specialized paths like military academies and conservatories.
Best for students who need help with specialized admissions such as athletics, performing arts or military academies.
Common questions
How much does Stephanie Adkins charge?
Coaching with Stephanie runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Stephanie Adkins help with?
Stephanie Adkins helps with applying to the most selective colleges, preparing for military academy admissions, athletic recruiting and musical theatre conservatory and vocal performance auditions.
Does Stephanie Adkins work with students who want to study performing arts?
Yes. She helps with musical theatre conservatory applications and vocal performance auditions.
How do I contact Stephanie Adkins?
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