Experienced and ethical

guidance

Stephanie Kwo Friedl Founder/Owner

For close to two decades, I’ve worked with college-bound students, helping them turn uncertainty into a clear plan. As both a professional college consultant and a parent who’s been through this process three times, I know how overwhelming admissions can feel.

That’s why my approach is personal, ethical, and deeply rooted in experience. Families appreciate my individualized guidance, expert insights, and the tools and support that empower students to take charge of their future.

I’m more than an experienced college advisor.

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

Over the years, I’ve guided hundreds of students through college admissions, transfers, and grad school applications—helping them make informed choices, tell their stories authentically, and submit standout applications. And as a seasoned SDSU, Occidental, University of San Diego, and Northwestern mom, I’ve been in your shoes—celebrating the wins, managing the stress, and figuring out what actually matters along the way.

I stay on top of the ever-evolving admissions landscape through ongoing professional development, frequent college visits, and direct conversations with admissions officers and industry peers. That means the advice I give is always up to date, strategic, and designed to help students put their best foot forward.

And when I’m not immersed in all things college admissions, you’ll find me diving into historical fiction, museum hopping, solving the NYT word puzzles, or binging politics and college podcasts—all while accompanied by my rescue pup.

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.