Born and raised in New York City, Stephanie attended the Horace Mann School and went on to earn her BA with Honors from Columbia University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Eastern Religion. After college, her passion for yoga and rock climbing, along with her French and Russian roots, inspired her to travel to over 40 countries, landing her in India where she completed her advanced yoga teacher training and spent 10 years founding and directing yoga centers in New York and India.
She joined Metro Academic Prep in 2009, and continues to apply her experience in business to oversee the company’s operations and make sure its processes are on the cutting edge. Over the last 15+ years, Stephanie has developed deep expertise in college and graduate school admissions, including specialized guidance for transfer applicants, test preparation strategy, interview coaching, and early career counseling. Her vast knowledge of colleges, experience managing College Essay Organizer, UC Irvine Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, membership with the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and background in teaching meditation and yoga allow her to help students find their dream colleges without all the stress.
When not guiding students or researching the latest college admissions news, you can find her sweating it out in a hot yoga class, scaling the local climbing wall with her two daughters, or whipping together her latest raw food creation.
"Working with you was a game changer for our family. From day one, you took the time to understand Jake and helped him build a compelling, authentic story that reflected who he is and what he cares about—not just his grades and scores. Even when there were bumps along the way, you were steady, strategic, and always several steps ahead. Your guidance brought clarity to every decision and made a stressful process feel manageable. Thanks to your expertise, Jake was admitted to Columbia, a school that is a true fit. We recommend you without hesitation—your insight and care made all the difference."
"Thank you for all that you've done to prepare, guide, and assist Sophia and Alex in getting into the two schools that are perfect fits for them. You were there from the beginning and, especially with Alex, were always there to help and advise us during the process, which was not always a direct path. We are grateful for having found and worked with you, and we consistently recommend you to our friends and colleagues who are beginning the college testing and application process."
