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Stephanie Coberly Pluta

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Stephanie is Director of Education and Writing Coach Manager at College Solutions. She has 13 years of experience in college admissions and secondary education. A native of Tidewater, Virginia, and Atlanta, Georgia, she earned a B.A. in History and Italian Studies from the University of Virginia. After graduation, she worked in UVA’s Office of Undergraduate Admission, guiding students through the admissions process and reviewing applications. She holds a Master’s in Medieval History from the Catholic University of America and has taught Latin and History at a private school in Northern Virginia, assisting students with college essays. Stephanie helps develop students’ strengths and interests and enjoys the brainstorming and essay-writing process with her seniors. She also discusses study habits and executive functioning with clients. Currently, she lives in Richmond, where she enjoys running, gardening, and raising her four kids.