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Experienced College Admissions and Application Strategist
Jacob S.

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I am a college admissions strategist with nearly a decade of experience helping high school students strengthen their profiles, navigate the application process, and pursue colleges that align with their goals. I hold a B.S. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Scranton and an M.S. in Counselor Education from Southern Connecticut State University.

I previously served as Head Educational Strategist at a national private college consulting firm, where I guided students through...

I am a college admissions strategist with nearly a decade of experience helping high school students strengthen their profiles, navigate the application process, and pursue colleges that align with their goals. I hold a B.S. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Scranton and an M.S. in Counselor Education from Southern Connecticut State University.

I previously served as Head Educational Strategist at a national private college consulting firm, where I guided students through long-term academic and extracurricular planning, college-list development, application positioning, personal statements, supplemental essays, interview preparation, and the complete admissions process. Today, I am the Founder and Principal Admissions Strategist of Stewart Educational Consulting, where I provide personalized guidance to students and families throughout the college planning journey.

I meet each student where they are. Some need a sophisticated strategy for highly selective colleges, while others need help identifying the right options, developing a strong essay, staying organized, or determining where to begin. I take time to understand each student’s strengths, interests, goals, and concerns before developing a clear, personalized plan. My approach is strategic, encouraging, and honest, with consistent guidance and accountability throughout the process. Whether a student is pursuing a highly competitive university or searching for the college that fits them best, I help them create an authentic, compelling application while building confidence and ownership along the way.

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Education

University of Scranton
B.S. in Counseling Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
Masters
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Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $295
  • Rate details: Rates include personalized college planning, application strategy, essay guidance, interview preparation, and support tailored to each student’s goals.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Career Development

Career Development

I worked as a career coach and facilitator at a Public High School in Stratford, CT from 2016 to 2019, supporting approximately 300 students each year with career exploration and future planning. I later served as a College and Career Readiness Counselor and Instructor at a Charter School in New Haven, CT, where I counseled approximately 500 students. In these roles, I helped students evaluate their interests and strengths, research career fields, understand education and training requirements, develop résumés, and establish actionable goals. I use structured reflection and career research to help students connect their academic choices and extracurricular experiences to realistic postsecondary and professional pathways.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have nearly a decade of experience helping high school students and families navigate college planning and admissions. As a former Head Educational Strategist at a national private college consulting firm, I managed a caseload of up to 140 students and guided applicants through academic and extracurricular planning, college-list development, application strategy, essays, interviews, and final enrollment decisions. My approach is personalized to each student, from those pursuing highly selective universities to those who need help identifying realistic, best-fit options and managing the application process. I provide clear strategy, honest feedback, and consistent accountability while helping students take ownership of their goals and present an authentic, compelling application.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have nearly a decade of experience reviewing high school students’ academic work, application essays, résumés, and other written materials. I help students identify and correct issues involving grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, clarity, consistency, and word choice. Rather than simply making edits for a student, I explain my recommendations so they can recognize recurring patterns and become more effective self-editors. My feedback preserves each student’s individual voice while helping them produce polished and professional work.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Throughout nearly a decade of working with high school students, I have helped students develop practical systems for managing assignments, deadlines, competing priorities, and long-term academic goals. I work with students to improve organization, time management, note-taking, task prioritization, study planning, and preparation for major projects and assessments. My approach begins by identifying the habits or obstacles affecting each student and developing realistic strategies that fit their learning style and schedule. I provide structure and accountability while helping students become more confident, consistent, and independent learners.
Writing

Writing

I have nearly a decade of experience helping high school students communicate their ideas clearly and effectively in academic and college admissions writing. I guide students through brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revision while teaching them to develop a focused central idea, logical structure, strong supporting details, and an appropriate tone. My feedback addresses organization, clarity, flow, sentence construction, and word choice while preserving the student’s authentic voice. My goal is not only to improve the current piece of writing, but also to help each student develop skills they can apply independently to future assignments.
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