Stefanie Barlow kicked off her journey in high school when she discovered that speaking Spanish would open the doors to salsa clubs, where she could dance the night away with friends. She went on to earn her B.A. in Spanish and an MBA from NYU Stern, which included a semester at ESADE in Barcelona, where she perfected her paella-eating skills.
After early career stints at Disney and Viacom, Stefanie found her true calling: guiding students to craft and share their unique stories. With over a decade of experience in college and grad school admissions, she has helped students from all walks of life—high achievers aiming for Ivy League glory, creative misfits forging unconventional paths, and budding entrepreneurs ready to disrupt the world. Her clients have earned spots at top institutions like Columbia, Brown, and the University of California system, both in- and out-of-state, and many schools in between.
Stefanie customizes her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, helping them uncover their passions, build confidence, and stand out in the crowded admissions landscape. Whether coaching future leaders or guiding late bloomers, she ensures each student is more than just another applicant—they’re a standout.
When she’s not shaping futures, Stefanie enjoys life in Brooklyn, balancing kickboxing classes, expertly dodging shopping trips with her daughters, and obsessing over crossword puzzles (forever on the hunt for that elusive Saturday finish). Whether she’s cracking clues or coaching clients, she brings contagious energy to everything she does.
Stefanie Barlow kicked off her journey in high school when she discovered that speaking Spanish would open the doors to salsa clubs, where she could dance the night away with friends. She went on to earn her B.A. in Spanish and an MBA from NYU Stern, which included a semester at ESADE in Barcelona, where she perfected her paella-eating skills.
After starting her career at Disney and Viacom, Stefanie found her true calling: helping others navigate their paths and share their unique stories. With over a decade of experience in college and grad school admissions, she now empowers aspiring executives as a career coach, helping them build the confidence to take bold steps forward.
She has worked with candidates from diverse backgrounds: seasoned professionals aiming for top-ranked programs like Harvard, Wharton, and INSEAD, career switchers exploring new industries, and unconventional candidates seeking a fresh start. Her approach is highly personalized, focusing on uncovering each client’s unique strengths and aspirations while shaping compelling applications that go beyond the numbers.
When she’s not shaping futures, Stefanie enjoys life in Brooklyn, balancing kickboxing classes, expertly dodging shopping trips with her daughters, and obsessing over crossword puzzles (forever on the hunt for that elusive Saturday finish). Whether she’s cracking clues or coaching clients, she brings contagious energy to everything she does.
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