About College Bound Mentor
Our Philosophy
College Bound Mentor was founded in 2005 to help position students for the
right college and demystify the college application process. We believe that
every student has a compelling story and unique way to contribute to their
community, and our goal is to help them uncover their strengths and
develop a personal plan for success.
Our Team-Based Approach
All of our mentors share knowledge and experience to benefit our clients.
Our mentors meet regularly to discuss college visits, trends in the industry,
and client needs. This team-based approach allows us to leverage our
knowledge to bring all our clients the best possible service and information.
We also work closely with our essay specialists to make sure that each client’s
story and voice comes through in his/her application.
Our Location
While our headquarters are located in Westfield, New Jersey, we work with
students all over the country and internationally. We also have a location in
Birmingham, MI and Los Angeles, CA
Meet Our Mentors
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Lisa Bleich CEO/FounderLisa Bleich is founder and president of College Bound Mentor, LLC and the author of Surviving the College Application Process: Case Studies to Help You Find Your Unique Angle for Success. She mentors students from all over the world on the college application process, helping them uncover their strengths and develop a personal plan for success. Lisa holds a BA in European cultural studies and French from Brandeis University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She is a Professional Member of IECA, HECA, and NJACAC. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and three daughters. All of whom have successfully survived the college application process!
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Abby Power Mentor
Abby Power heads up our Minneapolis, MN office. An experienced Management Consultant, Organizational Change Consultant and Marketing Professional, Abby has extensive experience recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training recent undergraduate and graduate students. She applies her background to help our College Bound students identify their strengths and put their best foot forward in the application process. Abby is a former alumni interviewer for The University of Michigan Office of Undergraduate Admissions. She holds a B.A. in Economics and French from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Abby is passionate about her work with our students and is pursuing a certificate in College Counseling from UCLA while serving as an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
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Stefanie Forman Mentor
Stefanie Forman has extensive experience teaching middle and high school English at both a charter school and at an esteemed college-preparatory school in New York City. Additionally, she was a varsity tennis coach and wrote numerous letters of recommendation for her team members. Stefanie helped spearhead an advisory program at her most recent school, recognizing that emotional intelligence is as crucial for students’ success as academic excellence. Prior to finding her passion for education, she had a two-year stint in the public relations world where she helped companies communicate their stories to the public. She is excited to join College Bound Mentor so she can continue to help students embrace their passion and curiosity while finding a new home for them to thrive. Stefanie holds a BA in English and a minor in Writing from Washington University in St. Louis and an MA in Teaching of English from Teachers College at Columbia University. She recently moved back to her hometown, Westfield, NJ, with her husband and daughter. She is an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
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Alex Leventhal Mentor
Alex Leventhal is based in Los Angeles and has been an industry leader in MBA admissions consulting for over 15 years. He works with MBA and college applicants from all over the world and is regularly quoted in the Wall Street Journal, US News & World Report, and Poets & Quants. Alex holds a BA in Philosophy from Haverford College and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. He is a member of HECA and has been an alumni interviewer for the Office of Admissions at Haverford College. Prior to becoming an admissions counselor, Alex held various executive positions at Fortune 100 companies and technology start-ups.
Alex is a former collegiate varsity soccer player and a 4-handicap golfer. His competitive spirit is engaged for each of his clients. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and 2 sons. He loves helping applicants become strong essay writers and interviewers.
