Abby Friedman
College admissions consultant for US and international schools in Berkeley
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach and Financial coach |
| Based in | Berkeley, California, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); MA in Education, San Francisco State University; Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning, UC Berkeley; Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, WACAC |
| Practice | Abby Friedman Educational Consulting |
Abby Friedman is an independent educational consultant in Berkeley, California. She helps students and parents plan for college and apply. She is a Certified Educational Planner and a lifelong educator. Her work covers US colleges and also programs in the EU, UK and Canada. She pays close attention to fit, including academic, social and financial fit. She holds a master's in education and a UC Berkeley certificate in college admissions and career planning.
What Abby helps with
Abby helps families find colleges that fit a student academically, socially and financially. She also helps them plan the steps that lead to applying.
- Transcript analysis and high school course planning
- Building academic and extracurricular activities
- Standardized test planning
- Building a custom college list
- Financial aid and merit scholarships
- College application review
- Writing and revising college essays
- Transferring to a new college
Who Abby works with
Abby works with students and their parents. Her clients include families looking at US colleges and families who want to look abroad. She also helps students who plan to transfer and students getting ready for the move to college.
Background and qualifications
Abby Friedman is a lifelong educator and a seasoned college counselor. She is a Certified Educational Planner. She holds an MA in Education from San Francisco State University. She also earned a Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning from UC Berkeley. She is a member of IECA, NACAC, WACAC and NCAG, and she also names HECA. Her work covers both domestic and international college options.
Abby Friedman pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- High school course planning
- College list development
- Application and essay support
- Transfer guidance
- Transition to college support
Abby Friedman reviews
The CoachVouch take
She helps students find low-cost programs in the EU, UK and Canada as well as colleges in the US.
Best for families who want a college list that fits academically and financially, with US and international options.
Common questions
How much does Abby Friedman charge?
Coaching with Abby runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Abby Friedman help with?
Abby Friedman helps with transcript analysis and high school course planning, building academic and extracurricular activities, standardized test planning and building a custom college list.
Is Abby Friedman certified?
Abby Friedman lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); MA in Education, San Francisco State University; Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning, UC Berkeley; Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, WACAC.
Does Abby Friedman help with colleges outside the US?
Yes. She guides students to programs in the EU, UK and Canada as well as US colleges.
How do I contact Abby Friedman?
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