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Welcome to Stepping Stones College Educational Advisors

The moment has come from your child taking their first steps, primary school, intermediate school and high school to this spectacular moment of college in their formal educational career - Congratulations!

We believe parents are the primary educators of their child and seek the best opportunities for their child to succeed. At Stepping Stones College Educational Advisors, we partner with parents and their child every step of the way from entering high school, helping edit and coach entrance essays, course selection in high school to transition to college, seek data driven pathway to college choices to make objective decision, provide a secure portal for all documents to be stored, regular meetings, task creation and followup, SMART Goals for measurable success, calendar overview of appointments, and much more.

Even before the student meets with an advisor for the first time, a profile portfolio will be provided to generate SMART Goals to formulate a strategy for success.

With over 30 years in the educational field, our team is happy to help. Book your free consultation to find out more how Stepping Stones College Educational Advisors can help your child reach their college goals through data driven results.

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STUDENT SUCCESS PACKAGES AND SERVICES

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    Personalized Student Assessment

    Advising on high school curriculum. Maximizing extracurricular activities and personal talents. Mapping a standardized test timetable. Identifying summer enrichment. Providing suggestions on community service opportunities

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    Comprehensive Research

    Preparing a list of colleges which meets the student’s interests and needs. Detailing application requirements and submission options. Developing a campus visit checklist and timetable. Providing information on financial aid and scholarship resources.

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    Application Assistance

    Monitoring the application process from start to finish. Assisting through college essays and personal statements. Reviewing college essays and personal statements. Crafting and building resumes. Advise on college interviews. Evaluating college offers. Planning post-acceptance campus visits.

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    Dreamer

    Your Complete Start-to-Finish Application Experience

    Designed for highly driven students targeting top-tier and competitive colleges, this package offers full-scale guidance, strategy, and support from kickoff to submission.

    What You’ll Gain

    A complete, polished, cohesive application. A compelling personal statement and standout supplemental essays Strong, strategic recommendation preparation materials. Confidence in interviews through expert coaching. A clear timeline, personalized plan, and full support from start to finish.

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    Essay Bootcamp

    Craft Exceptional, Memorable College Essays

    Perfect for students who want to build powerful narratives that resonate with admissions committees.

    What You’ll Gain

    Thoughtful, original essays tailored to each school. Greater clarity about your personal narrative and future goals. Structured outlines and multiple drafts that lead to polished, admissions-ready essays

  • Interview Preparation

    Interview Preparation

    Show Up Confident, Prepared, and Ready to Shine

    Designed for applicants aiming to excel during college interviews — a critical opportunity to stand out.

    What You’ll Gain

    Confidence to impress admissions interviewers. Customized strategies for each school’s interview style. Clear feedback and practice points to refine your performance. Tactics that help interviewers advocate for your admission. Guidance for both virtual and in-person interview best practices.

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    Finish Line

    Polish, Perfect, and Prepare for Submission

    Ideal for students nearing application deadlines who want expert eyes on every component before submitting.

    What You’ll Gain

    Completed personal statement and supplemental essays you’re proud of. A cohesive, compelling activities list and résumé. Clear narrative alignment across all application materials. A polished, submission-ready application.

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    K-12 Tutoring

    Our tutoring services are designed to reduce stress and create positive academic momentum. With patient, encouraging instruction and individualized attention, we help students feel capable, supported, and confident in their abilities.

    Our tutoring program delivers targeted, high-impact instruction backed by data-informed strategies and experienced educators. Each student receives a customized academic plan focused on efficiency, mastery, and measurable outcomes.

    Meet the Tutoring Team

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    Faculty Professional Development

    Professional Development for faculty in a variety of topics such as, but not limited to technology, UBD, Flipping the Classroom, data driven instruction, Inclusion, software, Google Workspace, Google Classroom, iPad classroom integration, and more.

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Gain access to a robust college tracking system where you and one of our advisors will communicate, identify scholarships, view the application pipeline, submit assignments, receive feedback, review the right college that is the best fit, stay on task, and more.

Download the Mobile App from the App Store or Google Play Store and always be in contact with your advisor.

Students with Advisors

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Families consistently report reduced stress, clearer communication, and greater confidence throughout the entire admissions process when working with dedicated advisors.

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Schedule Your Free Consultation Today

Schedule an appointment today to speak with our admissions team, dedicated to helping you navigate the college application process with ease and expertise. Unlock your potential by learning more about our programs, tailored to support your academic and career aspirations.

Our Mission

Our institution is committed to academic excellence and innovation, providing students with a transformative educational experience that prepares them for the challenges of tomorrow. We prioritize research, community engagement, and diversity to enrich our college admissions process and foster lifelong learning.

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Contact Us

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!

During our time together we will discuss:

  1. Your student’s goals, academic background, interested colleges, requirements for their college choices, and scholarships.

  2. Our years of experience and how Stepping Stones College Educational Advisors can best meet your student and family’s needs.

  3. How increased dedication to each student is a proven success rate for admittance.

  4. Data proven methodology for individualized guidance.

  5. How a customized/ individualized plan will benefit your student’s needs.

Afterwards, if moving forward, the first student onboarding will be a questionnaire before he or she meets with an advisor. A profile portfolio will be provided to generate SMART Goals to formulate a strategy for success.

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