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Mary Beth Stephens

Springfield,IL

Summary

My true love is research. In addition to helping high school students and their families through the college search and application process, I write a paper annually on a different topic for a women's literary society - The Anti-Rust Club. My paper topics have included the history of undergarments, home economics in the 1940's, bridge architecture and construction, and the mythologization of Billie the Kid.

I am an energetic person, bringing a 10 -year background in college admissions counseling. I'm adept at coaching and counseling students through their high school and into college. I bring excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with an in-depth knowledge of the application and admissions processes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent College Admissions Counselor

Self
Springfield, IL
06.2015 - Current
  • Provide personalized guidance to prospective students throughout college search and admissions process, including all required essays.
  • Educate parents on the current college admissions landscape.
  • Coordinate campus tours and informational sessions for prospective students and families, including discussions regarding what to expect during the campus visit.
  • Developed relationships with college admissions offices to better understand match to better assist students.
  • Assist student-athletes with recruitment.
  • Assist prospective applicants to the service academies with nomination applications, service academy applications and interviews.

Writer

Springfield Business Journal
Springfield, IL
08.2006 - 08.2013
  • Wrote automobile reviews under the pseudonym Jane Driver
  • Researched and wrote articles on local food deserts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering And Public Policy

Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
05-1988

Bachelor of Arts - Physics

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
05-1986

Skills

  • Student counseling
  • Admissions
  • Essay writing
  • Research for best-fit colleges and universities
  • Varsity Athlete recruitment
  • Military Academy nominations, applications and interviews

Timeline

Independent College Admissions Counselor

Self
06.2015 - Current

Writer

Springfield Business Journal
08.2006 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Engineering And Public Policy

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts - Physics

Kenyon College
Mary Beth Stephens