Stephanie Bartling
College admissions consultant for students and families in Syracuse, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Syracuse, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | New Bridge Educational Consulting |
Stephanie Bartling is an independent educational consultant in Syracuse, New York. She is the lead counselor and founder of New Bridge Educational Consulting. She helps students and parents with college admissions, from choosing courses in freshman year to comparing financial aid after acceptance. Her team includes a national-level essay writer and a professional artist who reviews portfolios. The team has supported hundreds of students. Each year she also gives free consulting to underserved students.
What Stephanie helps with
Stephanie and her team guide students through college search, applications and the choice of where to enroll. They also help younger students plan ahead.
- Writing the Common Application and supplementary essays
- Choosing extracurricular activities that fit a student's strengths
- Preparing art portfolios for college applications
- Creating a recruiting plan for student athletes
- Managing waitlists and financial aid negotiations
- Course selection and time management plans in early high school
- Support for first-year college students
Who Stephanie works with
New Bridge works with high school students in any grade and their parents. Families can start in freshman or sophomore year or wait until senior year. Artists and athletes get specific support. The team also helps first-year college students and families weighing K to 12 school choice, testing or deferrals.
How Stephanie works
Families start with a free 30-minute call by phone or Zoom. A full evaluation includes surveys, review of pre-meeting material and a 1.5 to 2 hour meeting with Stephanie. Clients can pick a ten-point College Admission Package or buy a la carte services in 10-hour blocks. Essay work runs through 4 to 8 drafts. The package covers essay support and final application review for up to ten colleges, plus a career-area assessment and a second mock interview if needed.
Background and qualifications
Stephanie Bartling is the lead counselor and founder of New Bridge Educational Consulting in Syracuse, New York. She is a Professional member of IECA. She works with a team that includes consultants, counselors, writers, artists and teachers. Linda Lowen, a national-level writer, gives essay feedback. Erin Nowak, a professional artist and portfolio reviewer, guides art students. Harry Bauld also works with the team. Stephanie, Harry and Linda give free consulting to underserved students each year.
Stephanie Bartling pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute intro call by phone or Zoom
- Ten-Point College Admission Package
- A la carte services in 10-hour blocks
- Essay coaching and review
- Art portfolio development
- Athletic recruiting guidance
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The CoachVouch take
Stephanie leads a team that includes a national-level essay writer and a professional artist who reviews portfolios.
Best for families who want a full plan for college admissions, starting as early as freshman year.
Common questions
How much does Stephanie Bartling charge?
Coaching with Stephanie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Stephanie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Stephanie Bartling help with?
Stephanie Bartling helps with writing the Common Application and supplementary essays, choosing extracurricular activities that fit a student's strengths, preparing art portfolios for college applications and creating a recruiting plan for student athletes.
Does Stephanie Bartling coach online?
Stephanie is based in Syracuse, New York, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Stephanie Bartling certified?
Stephanie Bartling lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Stephanie Bartling help students with art portfolios?
Yes. Professional artist and portfolio reviewer Erin Nowak works with artists to build portfolios. Past students have been accepted to FIT, SCAD and TUFTS/MassArt.
Can students start before senior year?
Yes. New Bridge gives guidance as early as freshman and sophomore year. This covers course selection, activities and study or volunteer programs.
How do I contact Stephanie Bartling?
Send Stephanie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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