Jenna Shulman guides high school students through the daunting college application process and helps them gain acceptance to top undergraduate and graduate universities. She began working with students over ten years ago. She then turned her passion and skills into a full-time consulting business in August 2015. In the last six years, she has helped over 300 students in Northern New Jersey (and beyond!) gain acceptance into their dream schools across the country. She helps students and families every step of the way, alleviating the pressure of navigating the highly competitive college admissions process.

​Jenna visits between 20 and 30 colleges per year to make sure she is well acquainted with schools all across the country. She has fostered relationships with admission counselors nationwide in order to provide her clients with the best possible resources. A Florham Park, NJ native and a University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism graduate, she was a professional writer and producer before starting her college consulting business. Her professional experiences at ESPN, CNN, MTV, CBS News, Bleacher Report, and Discovery Channel developed her creative writing talents, networking skills, and business acumen.
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Jenna provides her clients with insight, advice, and strict schedules as they navigate the application process. She is knowledgeable and experienced in every step of the process: building a college list; managing financial aid and scholarships; writing and revising essays; completing The Common App; filling out general applications; securing letters of recommendation, designing resumes; preparing for interviews; building networks and making connections. Jenna’s goal is to find the college that best fits each student based on academic, social, and financial factors.

About Me

Jenna Shulman, founder and director of Get Me Into College, embarked on her mission over a decade ago, transitioning her passion into a consulting business in August 2015. Since its inception, Jenna and her team of college counselors have successfully guided over 700 students from the Tri-State area and beyond to gain admission to their dream colleges nationwide.

One of Jenna's core strengths is her commitment to easing the pressure of navigating the highly competitive college admissions landscape. Through her expertise and guidance, students and their families gain confidence in their college planning and selection process.

Jenna's dedication is evident in her extensive campus visits. She has toured over 150 college campuses to ensure a comprehensive understanding of schools nationwide. She strives to provide her clients access to the best available resources by building relationships with admission counselors nationwide.

Before delving into college consulting, Jenna honed her professional writing and producer skills, graduating from the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Her diverse professional background includes roles at esteemed media outlets such as ESPN, CNN, MTV, CBS News, Bleacher Report, and Discovery Channel, nurturing her creative writing abilities, networking prowess, and business acumen.

Jenna further demonstrates her commitment to professional development by earning a College Access Counseling Certificate from The Options Institute of New York City and her Independent Educational Consultant Certificate from the University of California, Irvine. Jenna participates in workshops and conferences, maintains membership in various college counseling organizations, and stays updated on the latest trends and best practices.

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General Ed Counseling

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