Stephanie Vitanzo
Stephanie Vitanzo

About

I am deeply invested in and committed to supporting the unique academic and emotional journeys of each student. I am truly at my best when helping others and have been fascinated by human relationships and interpersonal communication from a young age.

As a licensed K12 school counselor, I have dedicated the past 17 years to working with students both at the higher ed and secondary level including college counseling and advising, career development, individual and small group counseling, peer conflict and mediation as well as expressive arts therapy.Through my work in schools, I have seen first-hand the transformative nature of establishing positive relationships with youth. I deliver a deft blend of counseling and advocacy skills which have proven successful in helping others navigate the many social and emotional challenges of middle school, high school and beyond.

My focus is helping students and their families explore, develop – and ultimately achieve – their personal goals. Fr...

Stephanie helps with…
Majors & Careers
Building a School List
College Interviews
Common App
College Applications & Essays
Admissions Timeline
Bergen County, NJ
17 years of experience
Muhlenberg College – BA | Psychology
Northeastern University – MEd | Higher Education Administration
Montclair State University – MA | Counseling, Licensed School Counselor K-12

My process

Your path to college doesn’t have to paralyze you!

I help to empower students to recognize their unique qualities, celebrate their authentic self and place emphasis on FIT over FORCE.Let me help by focusing on your strengths, passions and mapping your application journey in a straightforward, organized and realistic way.

My process begins with individual care and attention to what makes you, YOU. TOGETHER we develop a personalized plan to meet your needs.

My coaching style is: *action-oriented *student-centered *defines roles *values individuality *crystalizes expectations *establishes structure *emphasizes healthy communication within the family

Advising hours

College admissions advising

$150.00 / 60 min

Set a focus for each session or get help with any aspect of the admissions process.


Essay review

Full Review

$65.00 + 20 cents per word
Estimated return time: 10 hours

Description

A comprehensive review of your essay draft. Recommended if you have a rough or strong draft.

Recent reviews

4.9(9 reviews)

“Thanks so much for your feedback! I know I tend to be repetitive and will definitely make revisions as you suggested. I appreciate your help and I will go ahead and send my early decision essay as well if you don't mind reviewing (only 450 words). Thanks again! Hailey"

Hailey P.

“The review was timely and helped me hone my topic and avoid repetitiveness which I really appreciate. The feedback was great, it was very specific. The edits to grammar, structure, and transition looked slightly rushed. It was a bit hard to read, some words and sentences were almost completely incoherent and I had to guess what she was trying to say. "

Olivia J.

“I loved how Stephanie was able to explain thoroughly where at certain points I don't represent myself fully. I also loved the tips that she gave me on what to improve on for my future drafts."

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One-on-one advising
Personalized college counseling
Building a school list. Getting into an Ivy League school. Writing amazing college essays. I can help!
One-on-one advising
Personalized college counseling
Building a school list. Getting into an Ivy League school. Writing amazing college essays. I can help!
Bergen County, NJ
17 years of experience
Muhlenberg College – BA | Psychology
Northeastern University – MEd | Higher Education Administration
Montclair State University – MA | Counseling, Licensed School Counselor K-12
Tips for success
1. Prepare for your first session
Plan out the questions and topics you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to work together in the long term, discuss expectations for each other.