Barbara Connolly
College admissions counselor in Birmingham, Michigan
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | Birmingham, Michigan, United States |
| Credentials | JD; Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA member |
| Practice | College Choice Counseling, LLC |
Barbara Connolly is a private college consultant in Birmingham, Michigan. She founded College Choice Counseling and helps students and families with college admissions across the United States. She is a lawyer and a certified educational planner. She also worked as an admissions reader at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. She has more than 20 years of experience. Her firm also offers SAT and ACT prep and academic tutoring.
What Barbara helps with
Barbara helps students understand the college admissions process and build strong applications. Her firm also supports test prep and school subjects.
- Understanding the college admissions process
- Building a college list based on the student's record
- Creating strong college applications
- Choosing topics and writing college essays
- SAT and ACT prep
- Tutoring in math, science, history and English
Who Barbara works with
Barbara works with high school students and their parents. Families come from across the United States. Her firm also tutors college students in academic subjects.
How Barbara works
Each student is assigned an expert college counselor. The counselor explains the admissions process first. Then the counselor reviews the student's record and other factors to build a college list. Last, the counselor helps the student complete applications and write essays. Essay tutors help students learn which essays each school needs and pick the right topic for each one.
Background and qualifications
Barbara Connolly is a lawyer and a certified educational planner. She holds a JD and the CEP credential. She is also a member of IECA. She worked as an admissions reader at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, so she has seen applications from the school's side. She has more than 20 years of experience helping students and families across the United States. She founded College Choice Counseling in Birmingham, Michigan.
Barbara Connolly pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- SAT and ACT prep
- Essay help
- Academic subject tutoring
- Speaking services
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The CoachVouch take
Barbara is a lawyer and certified educational planner who once read applications for the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
Best for families who want college counseling, essay help and test prep from one firm.
Common questions
How much does Barbara Connolly charge?
Coaching with Barbara runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Barbara from this page for an exact quote.
What does Barbara Connolly help with?
Barbara Connolly helps with understanding the college admissions process, building a college list based on the student's record, creating strong college applications and choosing topics and writing college essays.
Is Barbara Connolly certified?
Barbara Connolly lists: JD; Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA member.
Does Barbara Connolly only work with local families?
No. She has helped students and families throughout the United States.
Does College Choice Counseling offer test prep?
Yes. The firm offers SAT and ACT prep and tutoring in many academic subjects.
How do I contact Barbara Connolly?
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