Rose Schifano de Vries

CAPS Owner and College Advisor

Over the past 20+ years, Rose has helped hundreds of students navigate the complex college admissions process.

While serving on the Guidance Advisory Committee in Metuchen, New Jersey, in the early 2000s, Rose noticed a gap in services for parents navigating the college admissions process for (and with!) their high school children. She realized that many parents needed someone who could work hand-in-hand with their children to identify the best fit colleges for them and help organize, prioritize, structure, and review applications as well as provide them with a timeline to meet deadlines. Thus, CAPS was born.

Although the process itself looks a bit different now, Rose’s dedication to helping families remains the same. Her extensive experience has provided her with valuable insight into the ways in which various college admission departments function. This understanding allows her to create strategic plans for each of her students, streamlining the process for them and their families.

Additionally, Rose is familiar with the anxieties parents face when helping their children with this transition, having sent a few of her own kids off to college. Her educational background and first-hand experience allows her to evaluate various family dynamics, including those stemming from these anxieties, to better set clients up for success.

Rose received her M.A. in College Counseling & Student Development from Hunter College and her B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University.

In addition to Rose's expertise, CAPS clients can also benefit from working with an expert career advisor, who is a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) from the National Career Development Association and a Board Certified Coach (BCC) from the Center For Credentialing & Education.

Rose Schifano de Vries

Throughout my career, my greatest accomplishment is the genuine relationships I have been able to develop with my students and their families. Helping these students not only see their potential but also get accepted into numerous colleges and universities brings to the surface a level of confidence our next generation requires to continue their education and bring about greater change. I have been continuously honored to be part of their journeys.

— Rose Schifano de Vries, CAPS Owner

Rose Schifano de Vries

(848) 250-3353