Crush Admissions.
Not Your Soul.
College admissions
the low-stress way
Beth Littleford is an independent educational consultant and Peabody Award-winning writer and performer who brings calm, clarity, and creativity to the college admissions process. After three years at Swarthmore College, she followed her career to New York, where she earned her BA from The New School. Beth graduated with distinction from UCLA’s College Counseling Certificate program, widely considered the most respected and comprehensive program of its kind. She draws on her background in mentorship, education, and storytelling to help students find their voice, tell their stories, and discover schools where they’ll thrive. Beth guides students in building a competitive and authentic application, using refined strategies that result in rewarding and meaningful outcomes. Her mission: to help students get into a wealth of colleges by staying true to who they are—maximizing opportunity without compromising authenticity.
Comprehensive, hands-on guidance. Beth’s approach is personal, thoughtful, and connected. She works closely with each student to craft a strong application through a process of discovering their personal and academic strengths. Beth strategizes a clear plan of action and makes it manageable for the student.
Here’s how Beth works with students:
Evaluating the student’s academic record, extracurriculars, special talents, and college goals.
Advising on course selection, testing timelines and prep, activities, summer planning, and letters of recommendation.
Building a well-balanced college list and helping plan purposeful campus visits.
Shaping application strategy, including Early Decision/Early Action, résumé building, and interview prep.
Guiding essay development from brainstorming to final draft.
Supporting application completion, deadline management, and submission of all materials.
Guiding students through final decisions and waitlists, and offering pre-college support with majors, academic planning, and campus resources.
Beth is committed to making the admissions process less stressful.
To learn more, download Beth’s PowerPoint “10 Tips for Lowering Stress in the College Admissions Process.” She is available to speak on this and other admissions topics at your event, school, or organization.
For more information on speaking engagements, send an email to:
beth@bethlittleford.com