It Starts With a Connection.

Our admissions professionals love working one on one with students to best determine fit and take the anxiety out of the admissions process. Reach out to your counselor today, because we want to help you realize how you can reach your goals through authentic experiences and deep connections here on the Hill.

First-Year Admissions Counselors

Stephanie Stahler Senior Associate Director of Admissions

You work with Stephanie if you go to high school in: Baltimore City (MD), attend a private school in Baltimore County (MD), Washington County (MD), Allegany County (MD), Garrett County (MD), NJ.

Contact Stephanie

sstahler@mcdaniel.edu
410-386-4857

Katie Ridgway '10 Assistant Director of Admissions

You work with Katie if you go to high school in: Montgomery County (MD), OH, IN, MN, WI, MI, ND, SD, KS, MO, IA, IL, OK, or NB.

Contact Katie

kridgway@mcdaniel.edu
410-857-2540

Kelsey Kirkman '19 Admissions Counselor

You work with Kelsey if you go to high school in: Frederick County (MD), Washington D.C., VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, KY, TN, MS, AL, LA , AK, NY, CT, MA, RI, VT, NH, or ME.

Contact Kelsey

kjkirkman@mcdaniel.edu
410-857-2272

Chad Koontz Admissions Counselor

You work with Chad if you go to high school in: Anne Arundel County (MD), the Eastern Shore (MD) counties (Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester) or DE.

Contact Chad

ckoontz@mcdaniel.edu
410-857-2274

Maddy Kaplan Admissions Counselor

You work with Maddy if you go to high school in: Baltimore County Public Schools (MD), Harford County (MD), NV, CA, WA, OR, WY, MT, ID, or AK.

Contact Maddy

mlkaplan@mcdaniel.edu
410-386-4018

Shannon Leister Admissions Counselor

You work with Shannon if you go to high school in: Carroll County (MD), PA, TX, AZ, NM, CO, or UT.

Contact Shannon

sleister@mcdaniel.edu
410-386-4024

Kellyann Palm Admissions Counselor

You work with Kellyann if you go to high school in: Howard County (MD), Prince George's County (MD), St. Mary’s County (MD), Calvert County (MD), or Charles County (MD).

Contact Kellyann

kpalm@mcdaniel.edu
410-386-4016

Transfer Admissions Counselor for Undergraduate Studies

Jamie LeVee Transfer Admissions Counselor

You work with Jamie if you are looking to transfer from a two or four year college or university, looking to re-apply, or are seeking a second bachelor's degree from McDaniel College. Jamie also works with first year students who have an international status or are living outside of the United States.

Contact Jamie

jlevee@mcdaniel.edu
410-386-4017

Graduate Admissions Counselor

Crystal Perry '11, '14 Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment Management

You work with Crystal if you are looking to advance your career with a graduate degree or certification from our school of Graduate & Professional Studies.

Contact Crystal