Elyse Krantz

College Admissions Consultant She/Her/Hers

College Admissions Consultant

Former admissions officer Barnard College

Former admissions officer Bennington College

Former alumni interviewer Dartmouth College

My Background

I became interested in the college admissions process after serving as a student tour guide in the admissions office of my alma mater. After graduating, I accepted an admissions counseling position at Bennington College in Vermont where I evaluated applications and reviewed art portfolios from students across the country. Three years later, after pursuing my master's degree in New York City, I joined the admissions staff at Barnard College where I served as a senior admissions officer. At Barnard, I directed Long Island and Boston recruitment in addition to managing the College's alumnae interview program, coordinating admissions statistics, and editing various college publications. Having also served as an alumni interviewer for Dartmouth College and visited over 75 colleges, I feel especially well-equipped to help students prepare for admission interviews and campus tours.

What distinguishes College Coach and Elyse from some other companies we interviewed is that College Coach values what each student brings to the table.

Parent of a Princeton University student

Why I Joined College Coach

Every student has a story to tell. Whether or not they can see their own unique qualities, I believe there is something special about every student. At College Coach, I love having the opportunity to counsel students from freshman year onward, empowering them to find their voices and identify their personal strengths. By making smart choices when selecting high school courses, pursuing extracurricular activities, and engaging in summer experiences, students will have the opportunity to show college admissions committees what’s meaningful in their lives. And when it’s all topped off with a thoughtful and creative application essay, a student’s story will absolutely shine through! I am honored to help my students realize their dreams, and I am passionate about arming them with insider knowledge so they can make the best impression and improve their chances of admission.

Get to Know Me

My Education

Dartmouth College Bachelor's in Linguistics

Teachers College, Columbia University Master's in Communication and Education

I have worked with students interested in:

Architecture
Art
Biochemistry
Business
Communication
Computer science
Dance
Data science
Economics
Engineering
Fashion
Film
Game design
Government
Graduate programs
Graphic design
HBCUs
Hispanic serving
Honors programs
Humanities
International relations
Ivy league
Journalism
Large State Schools
Marine biology
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Photography
Physical therapy
Political science
Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-med
Pre-veterinary
Psychology
Religiously affiliated schools
Religious Studies/Theology
Research universities
Science
Small liberal arts colleges
Social Sciences
Sports analytics
Teaching/education certification
Technology
Theater
Two year colleges
Visual and performing arts
Women's colleges

I have also worked with:

Athletes
Gap year students
Home schooled students
IB program
International students
LGBTQIA+ students
Non-traditional students
Students with learning differences
Transfer students

Some of my favorite pastimes

Experimenting with plant-based recipes, leading my synagogue’s Chai Five book club, volunteering at Road to Refuge – a farm animal sanctuary, supporting live theatre, and practicing Italian with Duolingo

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