Barbara Bear
College admissions and career consultant in Greensboro, North Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer changeCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Greensboro, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | Psy.D.; Licensed psychologist; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Next Step College Admissions & Career Consulting, LLC |
Barbara Bear is a college admissions and career consultant in Greensboro, North Carolina. She helps students and parents with the college search, applications and financial aid. She also works with college students choosing a major and adults changing careers. Bear is a former college admissions rater and scorer at Duke University. She is also a licensed psychologist who has worked at five college campuses.
What Barbara helps with
Barbara helps students find a college that fits them academically, emotionally, socially and financially. She also guides people through career choices and career changes.
- Searching for a best-fit college
- Getting through the college admission process
- Completing financial aid forms
- Choosing high school courses
- Deciding where to apply as a junior
- Choosing a college major or career
- Changing careers as an adult
- Returning to work after time at home
Who Barbara works with
Most clients are high school students and their parents. She also works with college students who are deciding on a major or career. Adults who want a new career are part of her practice too, including executives who want to leave the corporate world and parents returning to the workforce.
Background and qualifications
Barbara Bear holds a Psy.D. and is a licensed psychologist. She has worked at five college campuses across the country. She was a college admissions rater and scorer at Duke University, so she has seen how applications are read. She is an executive coach for senior managers and directors at Fortune 500 companies. She also keeps a private psychological practice that mainly serves adolescents, college students and women's issues. She is a Professional member of IECA.
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She is a licensed psychologist and former Duke University admissions rater who also coaches Fortune 500 executives.
Best for high school students and parents in the Greensboro area who want help finding a best-fit college and handling financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Barbara Bear charge?
Coaching with Barbara runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Barbara Bear help with?
Barbara Bear helps with searching for a best-fit college, getting through the college admission process, completing financial aid forms and choosing high school courses.
Is Barbara Bear certified?
Barbara Bear lists: Psy.D.; Licensed psychologist; IECA Professional member.
Does Barbara Bear help adults with career changes?
Yes. She works with adults who want a new career, including burned out executives leaving the corporate world and parents returning to work.
Does Barbara Bear help students who have not chosen a major?
Yes. She works with college students who are trying to decide on a major or a career.
How do I contact Barbara Bear?
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