ABOUT
MISSION
At STG College Admission Coaching our mission is to empower young people through the college admission process to be active leaders in making decisions about their future. We educate young people on career paths and lifestyles to spark internal motivation while connecting it to the near future. Students are guided by purpose and information and empowered to make educated decisions that will offer long-term benefits.
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." ~ unknown
Shannon Tyler-Garces, Founder of STG College Admission Coaching, LLC., and Professional Member of Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), is a former high school guidance counselor and Director of College Counseling who gained her in-depth knowledge of the college admission process in New York City. She worked in high schools both in Brooklyn, New York, as well as East Harlem, New York, and coached students into some of the most selective colleges and universities in the country. Shannon, also, has been a reader and interviewer for The Gates Scholarship–gaining valuable insight on scholarship winners–and on the admission 'side of the desk' with New York University reviewing applications and making decisions on the applicant pool. Outside of working directly with students and parents in Miami and New York, Shannon has also coached counselors and advisors in schools in New York City, Los Angeles, & St. Louis, to help them learn the ins and outs of college admission counseling.
Shannon has been recognized by College Board's Counselor Recognition Program and has presented at national college access conferences in Indianapolis & St. Louis on topics of building a college-going culture and preparing for high-value careers.
As part of the admission coaching process, Shannon uses her past experiences to inform her work in preparing students for the "holistic" college admission process. She believes in including the family in the application process and works to relieve the anxiety that comes with applying to and enrolling in college.
Outside of her career, she is married with two young children. Shannon and her husband are dedicated to raising their children to be contributors to society and change-makers in the world.
ACCEPTANCES
Appalachian State University
Bard College
Barnard College
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Bucknell University
Bryn Mawr College
Cal State University (CSU) *multiple
Case Western Reserve University
Clemson University
Columbia University
Colgate University
Connecticut College
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Davidson College
DePauw University
Dickinson College
Duke University
Elon University
Emerson College
Fordham University
Florida International University
Florida State University
George Washington University
Georgia Tech
Gettysburg College
Georgetown University
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Haverford College
Howard University
Iona College
Ithaca College
Temple University
Texas Christian University
Tulane University
University of Alabama
University of California (UC) *multiple
University of Central Florida
University of Chicago
University of Connecticut (UCONN)
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Kansas
University of Massachusetts
(Amherst, Boston)
University of Miami
University of Minnesota
University of Michigan
University of Oregon
University of Rochester
University of San Francisco
University of Tampa
University of Vermont
Washington & Lee University
Washington University - St. Louis
Wells College
Wheaton College
Williams College
And many more...
Lehigh University
Lewis & Clark College
Loyola Marymount
Loyola University Chicago
Manhattan College
Manhattanville College
Marist College
Marymount Manhattan College
McGill University (CA)
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
New York University
New York Institute of Technology
Ohio State University
Pace University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pratt Institute
Rutgers University
Reed College
Sarah Lawrence University
Savannah College of Art & Design
(SCAD)
Seton Hall University
Smith College
Southern Methodist University
St. John’s University
St. Lawrence University
Syracuse University
State University of New York *multiple
TESTIMONIALS
Shannon has helped my son with the admissions process, and let me tell you she's truly God sent. She gave my son amazing guidance in his preparation which resulted in him getting to his dream college. Shannon had checked his college essay and guided him through the interview, she also very carefully explain the process, making the whole experience less scary and stressful. She is a reliable and professional counselor and gave my son the prep he needed to excel. She also helped me with the FAFSA application and gave us a lot of tips about getting the best financial support for his higher education. I highly recommend Shannon and her service, top quality!!
-Mother of student at Wash U. - St. Louis
Shannon has provided excellent guidance to my son. He seems to be a lot more confident now with his essay writing. Shannon listens very carefully and helps accordingly. I will highly recommend her and will seek her help for my daughter as well.
-Father of student in Honors Program at University of Michigan