Meet our founder
University of Kansas, 2023
Stefanie Abrams
Growing up in Colorado was a great experience for me, especially during my high school years. However, I faced some challenges when it came to applying for college. I started the process late and had no one to guide me. Despite being a State Champion basketball player and receiving offers from various colleges, I lacked purposeful direction. Having been a first-generation student, it would have been extremely beneficial to have had an educational consultant help me through the process. Nonetheless, I problem-solved through the athletic recruitment and college process and chose to attend Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana. Being a collegiate athlete at a prestigious women's college was an achievement I am proud of.
With my 15 years of experience as a school counselor in both urban and suburban communities, I have gained a deep understanding of the importance of building positive and trustworthy relationships with teenagers. My unwavering commitment to making them feel heard, seen, and valued during this crucial stage of their lives has earned me a reputation as a trusted advocate. As the founder of WayForward College Consulting, LLC, I am proud to offer my expertise to families to help alleviate the stress of the college application process and provide them with the necessary support they deserve. My mission is to build bonds between parents and children and foster opportunities for growth for all during this transformational stage of life.
As my family and I travel, we take every opportunity to visit various colleges. It has been an enlightening experience as we have discovered the distinctive features of each campus and identified which ones would be the most suitable for my children and even for my own professional knowledge. I relish exploring these institutions, interacting with new individuals, and inquiring about areas that are not covered in the typical tour. This has resulted in some thrilling encounters, and I am happy to offer advice on how to do the same.
I regularly attend professional development training, visit colleges, attend conferences, and collaborate with other professional independent educational consultants. It is my professional commitment to stay abreast of the ever-changing nature of college planning to be the best adviser possible for you and your child.
My life journey is unique and yours will be too! I want to help you find your WayForward in helping you succeed!
Colleges Visited
Arizona
Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff
Grand Canyon University - Phoenix
California
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Pepperdine University - Malibu
Point Loma Nazarene University - San Diego
San Diego State University - San Diego
University of San Diego - San Diego
Colorado
Arapahoe Community College - Littleton
Colorado College - Colorado Springs
Colorado Christian University - Lakewood
Community College of Denver - Denver
Colorado Mesa University - Grand Junction
Colorado Mountain College - Glenwood Springs
Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Colorado School of Mines - Golden
Emily Griffith Technical College - Denver
Front Range Community College - Broomfield
Fort Lewis University - Durango
Johnson & Wales - Denver
Metropolitan State University - Denver
Red Rocks Community College - Arvada
Regis University - Denver
Spartan Aeronautical College - Broomfield
University of Denver - Denver
University of Colorado - Boulder
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
University of Colorado - Denver
University of Northern Colorado - Greeley
United States Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs
Western State University - Gunnison
Florida
Flagler College - St. Augustine
Georgia
Agnes Scott College - Decatur
Emory University - Atlanta
Morehouse College (HBCU) - Atlanta
Oglethorpe University - Atlanta
Spelman College (HBCU) - Atlanta
Illinois
Northwestern University - Evanston
University of Chicago - Chicago
Wheaton College - Wheaton
Indiana
Holy Cross College - Notre Dame
Saint Mary’s College - Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame
Kansas
Central Christian College of Kansas - McPherson
Fort Hays State University - Hays
University of Kansas - Lawrence
Michigan
Hope College - Holland
Kalamazoo College - Kalamazoo
Michigan State University - East Lansing
Nebraska
Doane University - Crete
Hastings College - Hastings
New Jersey
Seton Hall University - South Orange
New York
Bard College - Annandale on Hudson
Columbia University - NYC
Marist College - Poughkeepsie
New York University - NYC
The United States Military Academy at West Point
The Culinary Institute of America - Hyde Park
Vassar College - Poughkeepsie
Ohio
Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland
(the) Ohio State - Columbus
Miami University of Ohio - Columbus
University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati
University of Dayton - Dayton
Oregon
Lewis & Clark College - Portland
Reed College - Portland
University of Portland
Concordia University - Portland
Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh
Duquesne University- Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh -Pittsburgh
Utah
University of Utah - Salt Lake City
Washington
Seattle Pacific University - Seattle
University of Puget Sound - Tacoma
Washington, DC
Georgetown University
George Washington University
Wisconsin
Beloit College - Beloit
Lawrence University - Appleton
Marquette University - Milwaukee
Ripon College - Ripon
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Wyoming
University of Wyoming - Laramie
College Tours
Mid-Hudson Valley College Consortium Tour
* Georgia Peachtree College Tour
* Colleges of Wisconsin Tour
* Pittsburgh to Ohio Tour