Experienced and ethical

guidance

Stephanie Kwo Friedl Founder/Owner

I’m more than an experienced college advisor.

As a college consultant and parent who survived my own three kids’ college admissions journeys, I've been there, navigating the twists and turns and highs and lows of applying to college.

I've built my practice on this foundation of personal and professional experiences, and families appreciate my unparalleled level of personalized 1:1 coaching, carefully crafted tools and resources, and ethical, knowledgeable, and sound advising that empowers students to plan their own successful path to college.

I’m fueled by the pure joy of helping young people succeed.

By leveraging my education and experiences as a college admissions expert and mom preparing my own three kids to soar (two currently in college - SDSU and Occidental College and one done - University of San Diego BA, Northwestern University MS), I’ve helped hundreds of students successfully apply to college for the first time, complete transfer applications and essays, and apply to grad school.

I stay up to date with the latest college developments and trends through frequent professional seminars and workshops, college visits, networking with admissions folks and peer professionals, and endless hours of reading and research.

Oh, and I’m also a lover of historical fiction, Broadway musicals, museum hopping, art & design, binging politics & college podcasts, solving the day’s NYT word puzzles, and dogs.

Be sure to check out MY BLOG for essential college information and insights..

  • Stephanie has a gift for guiding students in finding their voice and crafting their stories. I highly recommend her to anyone applying to college.

    Nicole M | UCSD parent

  • Stephanie Kwo Friedl is amazing! She has so much knowledge about colleges and the application process. My son loves working with Stephanie.

    Lara M | Southwestern University parent

  • Miss Stephanie's recommendations took my graduate school application and essays to the next level. I feel so much more confident.

    Kai S | graduate school applicant

  • Working with Miss Stephanie has been a dream come true. I felt so much more confident about where I was applying and what I needed to accomplish.

    Emma M | U of Tennessee Knoxville

Education and Affiliations

Education, M.Ed., Journalism, B.A.

Member, National Association of College Admissions Counselors

Member, IECs for Human Rights

Corporate Sponsor, DNHS HOSA chapter

Professional Writer & Corporate Communications Specialist

College Access Volunteer Mentor & Coach

Parents appreciate being able to step back, and students love that I’m in their corner.

Ready to take the stress out of college admissions?

The ingredients that help my students succeed include starting and finishing early and employing proven systems, tools, and my comprehensive one on one expertise that maximize productivity, eliminate wasted motion, and promote efficiency, every step of the way.

After all, our kids are b-u-s-y.