Abel Geleta
College admissions counselor and Yale graduate coaching applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | BA in History of Science and Medicine and Global Health/Affairs Studies, Yale; MPH student, Yale School of Public Health |
Abel Geleta is a college admissions counselor who helps students with applications, essays, interviews and strategy. He holds a Yale BA and is now earning an MPH at the Yale School of Public Health. He works as a First Year Advisor and has been a writing instructor at Yale. He also worked in investment banking at Baird and in strategy consulting. He has coached 18 students.
What Abel helps with
Abel helps students build strong college applications, from essays to interviews. He also supports students who land on a waitlist.
- Writing college essays
- Planning application strategy
- Completing UC applications
- Preparing for college admissions interviews
- Building a college resume
- Reviewing final applications before submission
- Handling a college waitlist
Background and qualifications
Abel earned a BA at Yale in History of Science and Medicine and Global Health/Affairs Studies. He is now pursuing an MPH in Healthcare Management through a five-year program with the Yale School of Management. At Yale he serves as a First Year Advisor, mentoring first-year students at Berkeley Residential College. He was also selected as an Undergraduate Writing Instructor, where he helped students improve their writing. Outside academics, he worked as an investment banking analyst at Baird on sell-side M&A, and he has strategy consulting experience.
Abel Geleta pricing
Programs and services
- Essay writing support
- Complete UC application support with 10+ hours of coaching
- College admissions interview prep
- Application boost package
- College waitlist strategy package
- Final college application review
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The CoachVouch take
Abel combines Yale writing instruction and first-year advising with a background in investment banking and strategy consulting.
Best for students who want help with essays, UC applications or interviews from a current Yale student.
Common questions
How much does Abel Geleta charge?
Coaching with Abel runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Abel Geleta help with?
Abel Geleta helps with writing college essays, planning application strategy, completing UC applications and preparing for college admissions interviews.
Is Abel Geleta certified?
Abel Geleta lists: BA in History of Science and Medicine and Global Health/Affairs Studies, Yale; MPH student, Yale School of Public Health.
Does Abel help with UC applications?
Yes. He offers a complete UC application support package with 10+ hours of coaching.
Can Abel help if a student is waitlisted?
Yes. He offers a college waitlist strategy package.
How do I contact Abel Geleta?
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