Stephen

Stephen Valeri is a college admissions consultant at Princeton College Consulting, specializing in guiding students through the admissions processes for both American and European universities. With a Master's degree in Comparative Literature from Dartmouth College, where he graduated with High Pass honors and received the Program in Comparative Literature Master Academic Achievement Award, Stephen is dedicated to helping students present their unique stories effectively.

As a College Admission Essay Teacher at American Study, Stephen provides expert guidance on personal statements and application components. His role as an Admission Support Application Reader at Reed College equips him with valuable insights into the evaluation process, allowing him to tailor his support for each student's needs.

Stephen has taught at various French universities, including a branch of Sciences Po in Nancy, and served as a Teaching Assistant at Dartmouth College. He also teaches as an Online English Language Tutor, connecting with diverse learners to enhance their language proficiency.

A recipient of the prestigious DAAD grant for doctoral candidates at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), Stephen's research on modernist literature has deepened his understanding of the European academic landscape.

Fluent in German and French, with intermediate skills in Spanish and Italian, Stephen is currently studying Russian and Turkish. His experiences living and traveling throughout major cities in Europe reflect his commitment to lifelong learning and cultural exchange.

In his spare time, Stephen enjoys literature, exploring natural language processing, philosophy, film, museums, and adventures abroad.

SKILLS: College Applications & Admissions Counseling, Graduate School Applications, Writing & Editing, Research & Project Management, Teaching & Curriculum Development, Public Speaking & Coaching, Cross-Cultural Communication, Multilingual (German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian), Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives, Data Analysis & Presentation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom)