Stephanie Akers
College and graduate admissions counselor in Weston, Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Weston, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; B.A. with Honors, Columbia University (Psychology) |
| Practice | ESM Prep |
Stephanie Akers is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college and graduate admissions. She works as a College Counselor with ESM Prep, which was formerly Metro Academic Prep, where she was a longtime leader. She has 20 years of experience and has guided hundreds of students through selective universities, transfer pathways and graduate programs. She is based in Weston, Connecticut.
What Stephanie helps with
Stephanie helps students plan for competitive admissions and build strong applications over time.
- Applying to selective universities
- Planning transfers between colleges
- Applying to graduate programs
- Early positioning for admissions
- Planning academics and extracurriculars
- Developing application essays in the student's own voice
Who Stephanie works with
Stephanie works with students and their parents. Her clients apply to selective universities, transfer to new colleges, or move on to graduate programs.
Background and qualifications
Stephanie has 20 years of experience in college and graduate admissions counseling. She is a College Counselor with ESM Prep and a longtime leader at Metro Academic Prep. She earned her B.A. with Honors from Columbia University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Eastern Religion. After college she traveled to more than 40 countries and spent a decade founding and directing yoga programs. She is an IECA Professional member.
Stephanie Akers pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling
- Undergraduate mentorship
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The CoachVouch take
Stephanie combines 20 years of admissions counseling with a Columbia psychology degree and a decade spent directing yoga programs.
Best for students and parents who want early, long-range planning for selective college, transfer or graduate admissions.
Common questions
How much does Stephanie Akers charge?
Coaching with Stephanie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Stephanie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Stephanie Akers help with?
Stephanie Akers helps with applying to selective universities, planning transfers between colleges, applying to graduate programs and early positioning for admissions.
Is Stephanie Akers certified?
Stephanie Akers lists: IECA Professional member; B.A. with Honors, Columbia University (Psychology).
Does Stephanie Akers help with transfer and graduate applications?
Yes. She has guided students through transfer pathways and graduate programs as well as selective college admissions.
How do I contact Stephanie Akers?
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