Ann Boldt
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Carmel, Indiana
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Carmel, Indiana, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Professional Member, IECA; Member, HECA; Member, NACAC; Member, INACAC; Independent Educational Consultant certificate, University of California, Irvine |
| Practice | The College Beacon, LLC |
Ann Boldt is an independent college admissions consultant who guides high school students and their parents through choosing and applying to colleges. She runs The College Beacon in Carmel, Indiana. Since 2012 she has helped over 2,000 students attend colleges across America. Before consulting, she worked as a Board-Certified Genetic Counselor and served as president of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. She also worked as a college counselor at Carmel High School.
What Ann helps with
Ann helps students and parents explore college options and build a list of schools that fits the student. Cost is part of that list.
- Finding colleges that fit, whether small or large, public or private
- Building a balanced list of schools
- Weighing college affordability
- Identifying a student's strengths and purpose
- Exploring lesser-known colleges
- Guiding parents through the college search
Who Ann works with
Ann works with high school students who are getting ready for college and with their parents. She helps families who want to look at many kinds of schools, including small and large colleges, public and private schools, and hidden gems.
Background and qualifications
Ann started consulting with college-bound students in 2012. Before that she worked as a Board-Certified Genetic Counselor and served as Past President of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. She also served on a US Department of Health and Human Services advisory committee on genetic testing. She worked as a college counselor at Carmel High School. She is a Certified Educational Planner and holds a certificate in independent educational consulting from the University of California, Irvine. She belongs to IECA, HECA, NACAC and INACAC.
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Ann is a former Board-Certified Genetic Counselor and past president of the National Society of Genetic Counselors who now guides students to college.
Best for families who want a personal college list that balances fit and affordability.
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How much does Ann Boldt charge?
Coaching with Ann runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Ann from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ann Boldt help with?
Ann Boldt helps with finding colleges that fit, whether small or large, public or private, building a balanced list of schools, weighing college affordability and identifying a student's strengths and purpose.
Is Ann Boldt certified?
Ann Boldt lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Professional Member, IECA; Member, HECA; Member, NACAC; Member, INACAC; Independent Educational Consultant certificate, University of California, Irvine.
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