meet Dr. Beth Mansfield-griswold
Beth Mansfield-Griswold, Ph.D. is a professional college advisor/consultant and 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 nominated 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
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You don't have to go through this process alone.
Ivy League Graduate
Professional
Psychologist
Educational
Consultant
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Parent of
Teenagers
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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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.
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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 the student to strategize next steps, brainstorm options, and understand how to write letters of continued interest in case of deferral or waitlist. 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 mother of two teenagers and one young adult, 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.