Beth Heller Gelles

BETH HELLER GELLES is a sought-after expert in the field of college admissions. As co-founder of Acceptance Ahead, she has visited more than 160 college campuses and has guided hundreds of students and families over the past fourteen years. Known for her clarity, humor, and warm presence, Beth helps families make thoughtful decisions and move through the admissions process with confidence and far less stress.

Beth is a graduate of Harvard College and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She and her husband live in Westchester, New York, and are the proud parents of three children who made it through the college process with minimal tears—and who have (mostly) forgiven their mother for turning nearly every family moment into a potential college essay.