How to Find the Right College with Stephen Friedfeld, Ph.D (Ep. 16)

Wealth Beyond Riches

Navigating the process of college applications and admissions can be a daunting process and a source of a lot of stress for students and parents alike.

Host Abbey Henderson, CFP®, CEO Wealth Advisor & Coach, is joined this week by Stephen Friedfeld, co-founder and COO of AcceptU, to explore ways to find the perfect college fit for your child and give you the tools and knowledge to make an informed decision without the stress of uncertainty.

Stephen shares his extensive experience in college admissions and provides actionable advice for those looking to start applications. You'll learn about the changing landscape of college admissions, strategies to reduce stress, and how to identify the right academic and social fit for you or your child’s college journey.

Abbey and Stephen discuss:

• Insights on how college admissions have evolved over the years
• Tips for reducing stress during the researching and application process
• The importance of finding not only an academic fit for the student, but one that is socially fitting for them as well
• How AcceptU's unique approach to admissions consulting is supporting families
• And more!

Resources:

• “Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be” by Frank Bruni
• “Who Gets In and Why” by Jeffrey Selingo

Connect with Abbey Henderson:

• LinkedIn: Abbey Henderson
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• Website: Abaris Financial Group
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Connect with Stephen Friedfeld:

• LinkedIn: Stephen Friedfeld
• Website: AcceptU
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About Our Guest:

Stephen is the co-founder and COO of AcceptU. He received a BA from Cornell University, an MA from Columbia University Teachers College, and a Ph.D. from Rice University. Prior to founding AcceptU, Stephen was an Assistant Dean of admissions at Cornell for four years and an Associate Dean of graduate admissions at Princeton University for six years. Stephen is an IECA Associate Member.