We Help High School Students find the right College by Positioning the Student Properly
The Student Positioning program is designed to help students find colleges based on social, academic and financial matches. The philosophy of “Student Positioning” was developed in response to the rising cost of higher education and the increasing use of enrollment management principles.
This one of a kind program helps the student reach the goal of finding a college that is a social, academic & financial fit. When we achieve this goal, the student is not only happier but is also more likely to graduate in 4 years. One statistic that stands out is "approximately 50% of students are taking 5 to 6 years to graduate". As you can see, student positioning can save you and your student time as well as money.
Student positioning also helps families qualify for need-based and/or merit money from the colleges. The more merit and need-based money your child receives, the less their student loan payment will be. We work with your student to find out what their strengths are and what careers are best suited for those strengths.
Keywords: College, educational consultant, university, financial aid, college planner,
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
2 years
What is your primary product or service?
college & financial planning
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
When I realized that students were graduating with $600+ per month student loan payments, I started to look to see if I could use my 15+ years of financial services background to help the students lower their student loan payments. That's when I came across the certification as a college planning specialist (CCPS). With this certification, I help students and parents find the right colleges at the right price.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I am one of 66 certified college planning specialists. I handle the financial side of college planning AS WELL AS the academic planning
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
1 at this time and I look forward to expanding
Provide detailed directions to your location
Please mapquest 80 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check and all credit cards
Which areas do you service?
All areas. I currently have clients in Westchester & Long Island but most are in Dutchess County.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Stephanie Mauro, CCPS
What are your hours of operation?
Clients can schedule an appointment with me as early as 8am and as late as 7pm