Stephanie Griffith
Independent college admissions consultant in Los Gatos, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | Los Gatos, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | College counseling certificate from UCLA; Independent Educational Consultant (IEC); HECA member |
| Practice | Griffith Educational Consulting |
Stephanie Griffith is an independent college admissions consultant in Los Gatos, California. She helps students and parents with the college search and application process. Before consulting, she worked in marketing and communications at Santa Clara University. She earned her college counseling certificate from UCLA. Her work centers on balance. She sets clear goals and timelines, stays in regular contact with families, and gets students to start applications early.
What Stephanie helps with
Stephanie helps students find colleges that fit them and get through applications in an organized way. She also helps families keep stress lower during the process.
- Exploring careers and majors
- Building a balanced college list
- Finding colleges that fit academically, socially, financially and geographically
- Completing college applications in an organized way
- Planning four years of high school
- Choosing high school courses
- Choosing activities and leadership roles
- Finding summer enrichment options
Who Stephanie works with
Stephanie works with high school students and their parents as they plan for college. She starts with students who are early in high school and want a four-year plan. She also helps students who are ready to research colleges and apply.
How Stephanie works
Stephanie mainly works through a comprehensive package. It includes one-on-one meetings in person or on Zoom. Each student gets an account on College Planner Pro, an online portal that keeps applications organized. After each meeting, she emails students and parents a summary with to-do items. She uses the Corsava Card Sort exercise to find a student's college priorities. She also builds a personal four-year high school plan and keeps an activities and awards list updated.
Background and qualifications
Stephanie is an Independent Educational Consultant who specializes in the college search and application process. She earned her college counseling certificate from UCLA. Earlier in her career, she worked in marketing and communications at Santa Clara University. She is a member of HECA. She is based in Los Gatos, California.
Stephanie Griffith pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college advising package
- One-on-one meetings in person or on Zoom
- Four-year high school planning
- College research and college tour guidance
- College Planner Pro online account
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The CoachVouch take
Uses the Corsava Card Sort exercise and a four-year high school plan to build a balanced college list.
Best for families who want an organized, low-stress college process that starts early.
Common questions
How much does Stephanie Griffith charge?
Coaching with Stephanie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Stephanie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Stephanie Griffith help with?
Stephanie Griffith helps with exploring careers and majors, building a balanced college list, finding colleges that fit academically, socially, financially and geographically and completing college applications in an organized way.
Does Stephanie Griffith coach online?
Stephanie is based in Los Gatos, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Stephanie Griffith certified?
Stephanie Griffith lists: College counseling certificate from UCLA; Independent Educational Consultant (IEC); HECA member.
Does Stephanie Griffith help students before senior year?
Yes. She creates a four-year high school plan and gives advice on courses, activities and summer options.
Can meetings with Stephanie Griffith be held online?
Yes. One-on-one meetings can be in person or on Zoom.
How do I contact Stephanie Griffith?
Send Stephanie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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