Bethany Goldszer (Founder)
I graduated in 2005 from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. After college, I worked as a New York City public high school history teacher. Also, I completed a Masters in Education at Pace University. In 2008, I left teaching to work at a nonprofit helping low-income youth get into college.
In 2012, I sought a new avenue to pursue my passion for college admissions further. So I founded Stand Out College Prep. I wanted to make sure that other students had the guidance for college admissions that I did not have when I was in high school. As a first-generation college student, I was alone in writing my essay and resume and gathering other materials by deadlines. Luckily, I was a good writer (I won several essay contests throughout high school). Moreover, I spent many Saturdays at the library, reading every admissions guidebook that I could find to help me craft my best application.
As one of the best college consultants on Long Island, I have helped students and families accomplish these goals:
- Discover what makes them a unique candidate.
- Create a top-notch college application.
- Achieve college admissions success minus undue stress and overwhelm.
- Get college funding to reduce the financial cost by as much as 50%.
Every day, I work towards these goals for my clients.
I have been a featured expert in HuffPost, USA Today, Inside HigherEd, Discover, Staples, Care.com, Smithtown Chamber of Commerce, and Launch Grow Joy. In 2020, I was voted as a Best of Long Island business by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Also, I am a regular facilitator for the Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) at Queensborough Community College, York College, and SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
As an active member of NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) and NYSACAC (New York State Association for College Admission Counseling), I maintain the highest principles of practice established by the professional organizations.
