meet Dr. Beth
Mansfield-griswold
Beth Mansfield-Griswold, Ph.D. is a professional college, transfer, and graduate school consultant, as well as an experienced licensed psychologist.
Her professional background integrates three valuable perspectives:
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Her work as a College Consultant who received a certificate in Independent Educational Consulting and was selected for the Student Achievement Award
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Her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and corresponding work as a behavioral health psychologist who helped teenagers with their mental health struggles
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Her past experience as a psychology instructor who taught undergraduates at a small liberal arts college and also graduate students at a university
You don't have to go
through this process alone.
Ivy League Graduate
Professional
Psychologist
Educational
Consultant
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Parent of
College Students
Beth's qualifications
Bachelor's Degree,
Cornell University
Master of Science in Psychological Services
Ph.D. in
Counseling Psychology
Independent Educational Consulting Certificate
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Volunteer Counselor
Helping high-achieving, low income
students reach their college dreams
Beth’s professional experiences have given her the ability to understand both the higher education system and the teenagers applying to enter that system.
How we work together
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We Get to Know Each Other
First, Beth focuses on getting to know the student and family – their goals, values, concerns, and dreams.
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collaborate during the application process
Drawing on her writing skills and knowledge of what admissions officers look for in college essays, she offers feedback, brainstorming ideas, and suggestions to students as they write their essays. Dr. Mansfield-Griswold also provides guidance if students are unsure about
which activities, paid jobs, and honors to list and how to describe them on their
applications.
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build a tailored college list
Using her research and problem-solving skills, she then develops a personalized college list for each student.
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REVIEW OPTIONS STRATEGICALLY WITH DECISION-MAKING SUPPORT
As the student receives admission offers, Beth will help with strategizing next steps and brainstorming options. If the student is deferred or waitlisted at a college or university, Dr. Mansfield-Griswold can provide guidance about how to write a letter of continued interest that could increase their chances of
admission.
Additionally, Beth will share negotiation strategies for families to maximize awarded merit and financial aid at the student’s first-choice admitted college.
the goal
Beth's goal is to make the college selection and application process less stressful and more rewarding for students and their families. As the parent of two college students & one college graduate, she understands high school and the college admissions process on a personal level as well. She knows that the college selection and application process can be overwhelming, and her goal is to make this experience successful for her students. Specifically, she helps students to find the colleges/universities that fit them educationally, financially, and socially.