Amanda is a true asset for parents of high schoolers in our Southwest Florida community. She recognized a need for students to have access to information on navigating the process of obtaining a post-secondary education and has created excellent resources to help guide families.

Melanie Holaway, Local Scholarship Expert

When I kept seeing the number of scholarships come in we just could not believe it. Not only did Melissa have 10 colleges to choose from, but she totaled over $300,000 worth of scholarships. I am amazed at all the options our daughter has. Dr. Sterk changed our family's lives.

Karen, Parent

I have spent yearsssss and countless hours researching, having discussions, attending workshops/seminars, printing materials..... compiling this binder to help navigate us through the college process. About two weeks ago I came across the book, College UnMazed. After about an hour of researching its contents, I ordered a copy. This book contains all the information that I have in this BIG, HEAVY BINDER and MORE......MUCH, MUCH MORE! It’s very detailed and packed with a ton of valuable resources. I have gained a deeper understanding about the high school to college process, scholarships, academic success factors and more. My only regret with this book is not knowing about it 5 years ago.

Teresa, Parent

Did I tell you that Logan was accepted at LSU? He is over the moon and Jennifer and I are so happy! You were instrumental in getting this acceptance, especially being so late in the year and with his scores! We can’t wait for you to start with Kaitlin! Thank you!

Ellen, Grandparent

Dr. Sterk believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. She helped me pick the right college list, apply for scholarships, and so much more. Most of all, she just made the process so easy for me. I could not have done this without her.

Franklin

My husband and I are not from the United States. The college system is very different than what we went through in Germany. But Dr. Sterk provided support and guidance at every twist and turn of the process. Our son was able to have many options. Highly recommend. -

Ana, Parent

This is guidebook is so exciting! You have done wonderful things for our school and now for our community. I am glad that you have written a book to help all high school students and parents out

Kathleen, Parent

When Dr. Sterk joined FSW’s Collegiate High School as a school counselor, our graduating class earned less than $2 million in scholarships.  Thanks to Amanda’s leadership, knowledge, and programming that figure more than quadrupled in just three short years. 

 Larry Miller, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education, Charter Schools, and Dual-Enrollment

College planning is a multifaceted problem: how do you prepare high school student for the process of not just going to college but making the right choices to get through college cost effectively with a rewarding and gratifying job at the end of the process while at the same time making sure the parents have not bet the farm on the student's decision. Amanda Sterk has dedicated her academic and professional work to solving this student's dilemma. 

Bud Jenkins, Floridian College Planning Resources, LLC.

Dr. Sterk is passionate about guiding students through the college process. She continually seeks to collaborate with experts in the field and ensures the highest quality information is passed on to families that need it most. As a college and career counselor, I see how instrumental her College UnMazed Guidebook will be to ALL students.

Nancy Frede, Find Your Future Today, Career Coach