Barb Pasalis
College admissions consultant serving students and parents in Cleveland, Ohio
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Northcoast Educational Consulting |
Barb Pasalis is a college admissions consultant who helps students and parents plan the college search and application process. She runs Northcoast Educational Consulting in Cleveland, Ohio. Her practice has more than 25 years of experience. She helps students build a short list of colleges that fit their strengths, talents and goals. She also guides families on testing, essays, deadlines and paying for college. She is a member of IECA.
What Barb helps with
Barb helps families get through college testing, college lists, applications and paying for college. The goal is a low stress and organized process.
- Deciding between the SAT, the ACT or both
- Cutting a list of thousands of colleges to a short list
- Choosing an essay topic
- Making an application stand out
- Deciding whether to apply Early Decision
- Keeping track of tests, applications and deadlines
- Filling out financial aid forms and finding scholarships
- Matching colleges to majors like engineering, music or premed
Who Barb works with
Barb works with high school students and their parents. Her students have interests such as engineering, music, art, medicine, athletics, law and finance. She gets to know each student's academic strengths, talents and personality before building a college list.
Background and qualifications
Northcoast Educational Consulting has more than 25 years of experience guiding families through college admissions. Barb is a member of IECA. Her practice is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Her work covers the full process, from the first college search to the final application and financial aid forms. She also offers workshops and speaking, and campus visit support.
Barb Pasalis pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions planning for students and parents
- Workshops and speaking
- Campus visits
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The CoachVouch take
Her practice covers the whole path from test choice and college list to essays, deadlines and financial aid.
Best for high school students and parents who want help organizing the college search, applications and financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Barb Pasalis charge?
Coaching with Barb runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Barb Pasalis help with?
Barb Pasalis helps with deciding between the SAT, the ACT or both, cutting a list of thousands of colleges to a short list, choosing an essay topic and making an application stand out.
Is Barb Pasalis certified?
Barb Pasalis lists: IECA member.
Does Barb Pasalis help with paying for college?
Yes. She helps families work out financial aid eligibility, fill out aid forms and find scholarships.
Does Barb Pasalis help with choosing between the SAT and ACT?
Yes. She helps students decide whether to take the SAT, the ACT or both, and where to find test prep.
How do I contact Barb Pasalis?
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