Trending Ivy League Success with a 33-Year College Consultant & FAFSA Guru 🎓📈
- Shelly Rufin
- Mar 18
- 4 min read

By Shelly Rufin, MSHS
Educational Consultant
Harvard Business School
EDFIN College Planning
Serving families for three-decades

🌟 Meet Sarah, an ambitious high school senior with dreams of attending an Ivy League university. With a passion for environmental science and a strong academic record, she had the potential to achieve her goals. However, the complex college admissions process and financial aid requirements left her feeling overwhelmed.
💡 Recognizing the need for expert guidance, Sarah's family reached out to Shelly Rufin, a 33-year college consultant, and FAFSA guru. Together, they crafted a tailored plan to maximize Sarah's chances of acceptance at her top-choice schools.
📚 Shelly helped Sarah focus on her academic strengths, encouraging her to enroll in advanced classes and seek tutoring when needed. She also advised Sarah on optimizing her SAT/ACT scores through targeted test prep.
🌿 To showcase Sarah's passion for environmental science, Shelly guided her in pursuing relevant extracurricular activities, such as internships and research projects. This demonstrated Sarah's commitment to her field and gave her valuable experience.
💼 Additionally, Shelly's expertise in FAFSA and financial aid ensured that Sarah's family received the best possible funding options, making her Ivy League dreams more affordable.
🏆 The results were impressive: Sarah received acceptance letters from multiple Ivy League universities and secured substantial merit-based scholarships. With Shelly's guidance, Sarah's hard work and dedication paid off.
🎉 Sarah is now thriving at her top-choice Ivy League school, studying environmental science, and making strides toward her future career goals. Her success story is a testament to the power of personalized guidance from a seasoned college consultant and FAFSA expert like Shelly Rufin.
💭 If you're feeling overwhelmed by the Ivy League admissions process or need help navigating financial aid, consider reaching out to a professional consultant. Their expertise can make all the difference in turning your college dreams into reality.
Student Success Stories
STORY TIME!

Claire J.
Five Star Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Shelly was super helpful through the application process. She answered all my questions and helped me to get everything in on time. I'm so grateful because this really relieved the stress of filling out college apps and finding scholarships. :)
Shelly Rufin,
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you! Shelly Rufin, College Prep Consultant and the EDFIN College Prep Team.

Lisa P. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contact Shelly at EDFIN College Prep. She is fully dialed in! Step on her moving sidewalk. She will customize a plan and guide you every step of the way (student AND parents. She customizes every client's gameplan based on individual needs and fully leverages ALL options.
Shelly Rufin
Thank you Lisa for your review and feedback.... View full review
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Shelly Rufin, MSHS, MSCC, Dr (Hn)
Founder/Owner EDFIN College Planning Harvard Business School
As a parent, like many of you, navigating college admissions and paying for college can be frustrating. Link to bio
As a prior Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships for fifteen years, with an expertise in Federal & State Regulations, strategic analysis, marketing, and as a college career professional over 31 years serving 3,000 plus students; one-on-one sessions guiding students and families with information and tools **** to make smarter financial college decisions. . . . click link to read full bio.
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