Barbara Bergman
College admissions consultant with over 30 years of experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Practice | Bergman College Consulting, LLC |
Barbara Bergman is a college admissions consultant who helps students plan for college and apply. She runs Bergman College Consulting, LLC. She has more than 30 years in college admissions and college counseling. She spent 16 years as Director of College Counseling at Georgetown Day School. She has visited hundreds of colleges and universities. Her work covers testing, college lists, essays, interviews, and the final college choice.
What Barbara helps with
Barbara helps students build a plan for college admissions and carry it out. She supports them from early academic planning through the final decision.
- Academic and extracurricular advice
- Testing recommendations and a testing plan
- Building a college list and a strategic admissions plan
- Preparing for college visits and interviews
- Application and essay support and review
- Choosing a college after acceptances
Who Barbara works with
Barbara has worked with students who have a wide range of interests and academic abilities. Her clients have included students with learning disabilities, athletic talents, and artistic talents. She has also worked with families who have different financial resources.
Background and qualifications
Barbara has more than 30 years of experience in college admissions and college counseling. Most recently she was Director of College Counseling at Georgetown Day School for 16 years. In that role she gave full college counseling to students with many interests, academic levels, learning disabilities, athletic and artistic talents, and financial situations. Over her career she has visited hundreds of colleges and universities. She now runs Bergman College Consulting, LLC.
Barbara Bergman pricing
Programs and services
- College list and admissions plan development
- Testing plan and recommendations
- College visit and interview preparation
- Application and essay review
- Final college choice support
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The CoachVouch take
Barbara led college counseling at Georgetown Day School for 16 years and has visited hundreds of colleges.
Best for students who want help with every step from testing and college lists to essays and the final choice.
Common questions
How much does Barbara Bergman charge?
Coaching with Barbara runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Barbara from this page for an exact quote.
What does Barbara Bergman help with?
Barbara Bergman helps with academic and extracurricular advice, testing recommendations and a testing plan, building a college list and a strategic admissions plan and preparing for college visits and interviews.
Does Barbara Bergman help students with learning disabilities?
Yes. She has counseled students with learning disabilities, along with students who have athletic or artistic talents.
Does Barbara Bergman help with college visits and interviews?
Yes. She helps students prepare for college visits and interviews.
How do I contact Barbara Bergman?
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