Your partner in the process.
Adam Kauffman, Founder
Thanks for stopping by! I have spent over a decade as an admissions professional helping students on their academic journey. The institutions I’ve worked for varied in selectivity, with three paths for students - “yes,” “no,” or “not right now.” River’s Edge was founded to focus on the “yes.” We will celebrate every victory, and let go of every setback. Together.
Serving students, I wear many hats — sounding board, challenger, confidant, teammate, teacher, guide, resource, listener, mediator, helper, advocate, and —when needed— hype-man.
I help college-bound students find their fit because I endlessly acquire knowledge, because I have been “in the arena” of selective admissions offices, and because I believe the convergence of person and place is a beautiful thing.
Pennsylvania is home. I grew up in Lancaster County, and have spent most of my adult life in the Pittsburgh area. In addition to spending time with my wife and son, I like to play golf, cook, and add to my list of baseball stadiums and college campuses visited.
I’d love to work with you. Let’s connect!
Adam’s CliftonStrength® themes
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Individuals high in this CliftonStrength® value an environment where everyone knows what is expected. I apply this to the college process by clearly outlining the steps ahead.
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Individuals high in this CliftonStrength® take comfort in routines, timelines and structure. I will model this with my students to help them progress and be productive amid life’s many distractions.
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Individuals high in this CliftonStrength® collect and accumulate. I eagerly gather knowledge and experiences, relishing in sharing them with others. Time spent visiting college campuses allows for richly valuable input.
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Individuals high in this CliftonStrength® like to solve problems. This allows me to provide thoughtful perspective to students and challenge them to think broadly.
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Individuals high in this CliftonStrength® take pride in being depended upon. It would be a privilege to partner on your college journey!

