Steven Friedfeld, PhD

Stephen Friedfeld is a co-founder of AcceptU and serves as their Chief Operating Officer. He earned a B.A. from Cornell University, an M.A. from Columbia University’s Teachers College, and a Ph.D. from Rice University. Before founding AcceptU, he served as Assistant Dean of Admissions at Cornell and later as Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions at Princeton University. AcceptU brings expert admissions counselors with decades of collective experience together for impactful application support with a personal touch. The organization has supported thousands of families at every stage of the admissions process, helping countless students gain acceptance to their top-choice schools.

Articles by Steven Friedfeld, PhD

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Make the most of your test scores for college admissions success

Develop smart strategies for test submission, planning, and adapting to evolving admissions policies.

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Maximize grad school admissions with smart application moves

Learn actionable grad school admission tips (faculty networking, funding, and targeted applications).

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Stand out in admissions with depth and authenticity

Learn how to impress admissions with deep involvement, authentic essays, and smart major choices.

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Access better recommendations with real faculty connections

Learn proven strategies to earn standout recommendations and gain an early admissions edge.

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Master grad school: Key differences in admissions

Discover how to ace grad admissions by mastering gatekeepers, fit, and funding secrets.