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Elyse Krantz

College Admissions Consultant

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Dartmouth College

Bachelor's in Linguistics

Teachers College, Columbia University

Master's in Communication and Education

A genuine admissions enthusiast, Elyse Krantz has dedicated her entire professional career to supporting high school students and their families in the college admissions process. Since 2002 Elyse has directly counseled hundreds of students across the country, read thousands of college applications, and visited almost 100 college campuses. Elyse’s admissions journey began at Bennington College, a progressive liberal arts college in Vermont, where she evaluated applications, interviewed prospective students, reviewed art portfolios, and advocated for students as part of the admissions committee. Elyse then joined the admissions staff at Barnard College, the women’s college of Columbia University, as a senior admissions officer where, in addition to performing traditional admissions duties, she directed Long Island and Boston recruitment and managed the College’s alumnae admissions interview program. Elyse gained further admissions experience as an alumni interviewer for Dartmouth College and an application reader for Connecticut College and Mount Holyoke College. Elyse earned a B.A. in linguistics from Dartmouth College and a Master’s degree in communication and education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Elyse is a member of the New England Association for College Admission Counseling.

Featured Blogs from Elyse

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

What to Know About the 2023-24 Common Application

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

The Basics of First-Year Study Abroad Programs

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Should You Self-Report Your GPA & Class Rank on the Common App?

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

What to Know About the 2023-24 Common Application

The Common Application announced changes to their platform for the 2023-24 admissions cycle. Our resident Common App guru walks us through the update.

Posted on June 22nd, 2023
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

The Basics of First-Year Study Abroad Programs

Several American universities now offer students the option to begin their college education overseas, but are these exciting opportunities the right fit for everyone?

Posted on February 2nd, 2022
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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Should You Self-Report Your GPA & Class Rank on the Common App?

The Common App allows students to self-report their GPA and class rank. But should you? Watch this brief video for advice.

Posted on October 18th, 2021
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FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship Spotlight: New England Essay Scholarship

The New England Association of College Admission Counseling is offering six scholarships to students in each of the New England states. Find out more.

Posted on September 19th, 2021
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