About Strive College Consulting
At Strive College Consulting, we provide individualized educational planning and guidance for every stage of the college admissions process. Our team of experienced consultants will help students and their families navigate the complex world of college applications, essays, and interviews, and find the college that is the perfect fit. We believe that every student has unique strengths and interests, and we work closely with them to create a customized plan focused on achieving their academic and career goals.
Stacey Pinilis
Founder, College Admissions Specialist
Stacey is a graduate of IECA’s Independent Educational Consultant Summer Training Institute 2017. She is an associate member of IECA. She has her BA from the University of Pennsylvania (1991) and an MSW from New York University (1993). Her son Max is a graduate of Hobart College (2022) where he played both Division I Lacrosse and Division III Golf. Her son Henry is a student at the Grossman School of Business at The University of Vermont (2025) and is a member of the Club Golf Team. Stacey has additional experience in the college admissions process for athletes. She visits schools continuously in order to provide the most personalized consulting possible.