ROSECLIFF
COLLEGE CONSULTING, LLC
I’ve been an educator for over 25 years, working in college counseling, pre-law advising, law school admissions, and teaching political science at the undergraduate level. I’ve loved all of it—especially walking alongside students and families as they navigate an ever-changing, often anxiety-filled process. It’s a privilege to watch young adults step into the responsibility of choosing what comes next.
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Over the past decade, I’ve counseled over a thousand students through the college admissions journey. I’ve also led institutional strategy efforts, which sharpened my ability to make thoughtful decisions when uncertainty is high and information is incomplete. From both roles, I’ve learned the importance of being guided by values, understanding your tolerance for risk, and remaining flexible enough to pivot when needed.
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From these experiences, I developed two frameworks to help families better understand the college journey within the context of the high school experience and the landscape of admissions. I'm convinced that healthy and thoughtful processes result from using this approach.
I look forward to connecting with you.​
Beth Wilner, Ph.D.
Founder & Principal Consultant
member: HECA - IECA - NACAC - SACAC
What I Bring to My Practice
EXPERIENCED GUIDANCE
For more than 25 years, I’ve supported students with widely varying academic interests, personal circumstances, and extracurricular commitments. I’ve helped families navigate testing shifts, unexpected life transitions, changing athletic opportunities, and moments when plans need to be rethought. My role is to provide steady, informed guidance—helping students stay grounded in their values even when the landscape around them is moving.
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ADMISSIONS INSIGHT
I remain closely engaged with the admissions world through regular campus visits, conversations with admissions officers, attention to national trends, and involvement in professional organizations. I also draw upon a trusted network of colleagues—in college counseling, admissions, financial aid, testing, and higher education—to ensure my advice accurately reflects current policy, real practice, and cross-institutional perspective.
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​​STRATEGIC POSITIONING
A strong college process begins with clarity. I guide students in understanding what matters to them, how their experiences connect, and where their goals point them next. That clarity shapes both the story they tell in their applications and the colleges they pursue. Students build a list grounded in alignment—focusing on the environments where they are most likely to thrive, contribute, and be genuinely valued. The result is an approach rooted in self-awareness, authentic storytelling, and intentional strategy.
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