The best school is the one that brings out the best in your child.
It Started with One Question: “Can You Help My Child, Too?”
School Match 4U was founded in 2010 by Mark Stucker—an admissions expert with over 25 years of experience in private day schools, boarding schools, charter schools, and college counseling.
When Mark worked in college counseling at one of the nation’s largest charter school networks, families kept reaching out—not just about their students, but about siblings, cousins, and friends. They weren’t just looking for a school. They were looking for someone who could help them figure out the right school. His work with students from KIPP Metro Atlanta inspired parents to seek his guidance beyond the classroom. This is how School Match 4U was founded.
Vision
I – Individualization – We tailor every plan to the student, recognizing that success is not one-size-fits-all. That means finding a college that’s the right match across academics, social life, culture, and finances.
G – Guidance That is Positive – We navigate the admissions journey with expertise and compassion, lighting the way forward. Our guidance always leads toward the best-fit match, not just prestige or rankings.
N – Noteworthy Fit
The right college isn’t just a name—it’s a place where a student feels seen, supported, and inspired. We help uncover environments where they can grow, belong, and truly thrive.
T – Tailored Support – Our guidance is never cookie-cutter; it’s specific to each student’s needs. We tailor every step toward helping students discover schools where they will truly thrive — their best match.
E – Empowerment – We give students and families the tools to make confident, informed decisions. That confidence comes from knowing they’ve chosen a school that matches their needs, values, and aspirations.
At School Match 4U, we don’t just prepare applications—we build pathways to opportunity, matching students with schools that unlock their full potential.
With over 25 years in private day schools, boarding schools, and college admissions, Mark turned his deep network and behind-the-scenes knowledge into something families couldn’t find anywhere else: clear, personalized guidance through one of the biggest decisions they’ll ever make.
Our goal is “to ignite your child’s future” by allowing them to thrive and reach their limitless potential.
We don’t see our work as being done, just because your student has selected their college. We want to be a resource, a sounding board, a mentor into their adult life.
If we can help your student with networking and helping them in their careers, we want to do this. This is a passion and a calling to our team and not just a job: this is ministry!
Our Team
Mark Stucker
Mark Stucker has 25 years of full-time experience in college and boarding school admissions, and in college counseling. He’s worked with private day, boarding, charter, and public-school students, as well as private clients.
He is extremely passionate about finding the right college for every student and ensuring that the college selected is affordable for the family.
Jennifer Mandel
Jennifer brings something rare to college counseling: over 25 years of experience working inside schools. Having served as a school social worker and an assistant principal in the Milwaukee area, she holds a Master’s in Administrative Leadership and a Master’s in Social Work, both from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Margarita Martinez
Margarita Martinez is a full-time freelance editor with many years of experience and has worked with School Match 4U clients since 2016. Previously, she taught English literature and freelanced part-time for fifteen years. She works directly with authors on developmental editing, copy edits, and proofreads.
Joy Stucker
Joy is a Wellness Coach and Educator from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and her Master of Education, with a concentration in Clinical Counseling, from North Carolina State University. Upon completing her M.Ed.,
Joy obtained her license as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in the state of North Carolina.
Karis Stucker
Karis is a passionate Spanish Tutor and owner of the private Spanish tutoring company, Spanish Help Today. Karis has helped numerous learners with their various needs in the language. At Spanish Help Today Karis works with students who want to learn the language from scratch,
Kevin Newton
Kevin Newton is the founder of An Education Abroad, an Independent Educational Consultancy which focuses on helping American students find degree options around the world. Since quite literally the week he returned from his own degree abroad,
Kristen Luhmann
Kristen is a dedicated tutor with over 5 years of experience, specializing in math and French for students of all ages, from elementary through high school. With a Summa Cum Laude Bachelor’s in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from Bethel University, a focus on education and language instruction, and a minor in TESOL, Kristen brings a strong educational foundation to her tutoring.
Gina Williams
Gina Williams is the founder of Websites That Elevate, a website design and digital marketing agency dedicated to helping small business owners grow with confidence online. She and her team specialize in creating beautiful, strategic websites and provides ongoing support so business
Lolly Ward
Lolly Ward is a longtime editor and proofreader, as well as an award-winning writer and playwright. Growing up as the daughter of a journalist and a poet, she began contributing to and editing published works while still in high school. She moved west to study at Stanford University, where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English and Creative Writing. After successfully making it through back-to-back application seasons with two kids pursuing music, she is excited to help other families on their college journey
Sola Adeyemi
Sola Adeyemi is a tutor in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological & Brain Sciences and completed her minor in Biology.
