Barbra Rosenstein
Independent college admissions consultant for students and parents in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Clear College Choices |
Barbra Rosenstein is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents with the college application process. He founded Clear College Choices in 2015. He helps students build a balanced college list, choose essay topics, and review essays and applications. He also works with College Dream Team, a community based organization that supports first generation, low-income students. Families in California use his services.
What Barbra helps with
Barbra helps students find colleges that fit them and get through the application process. He also helps families understand financial aid.
- Building a balanced college list
- Finding the college traits that matter most to a student
- Brainstorming essay topics
- Reviewing essay drafts for content, structure and polish
- Checking applications for accuracy before submission
- Understanding types of financial aid
- Reading financial aid award letters
- Choosing courses, activities and summer programs
Who Barbra works with
Barbra works with high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, and with their parents. Freshmen and sophomores can also book hourly meetings. Through College Dream Team, he also helps first generation, low-income students with applications.
How Barbra works
Barbra starts with assessment and research to build a college list that matches what a student values and supports their academic goals. If cost matters, he covers financial fit too. For essays, he uses activities and workshops to pick the prompts that show a student's strengths. Each draft is reviewed for content first, then structure, then final polish. He reviews every application for accuracy and completeness.
Background and qualifications
Barbra founded Clear College Choices in 2015 and works as an independent educational consultant. He is a member of HECA. He also works for College Dream Team, a community based organization. There he helps first generation, low-income students with the college application process.
Barbra Rosenstein pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college application package
- Hourly meetings for freshmen and sophomores
- Essay guidance
- Application review
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Barbra runs a private consulting practice and also helps first generation, low-income students through College Dream Team.
Best for families who want help building a college list, writing essays and understanding financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Barbra Rosenstein charge?
Coaching with Barbra runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Barbra from this page for an exact quote.
What does Barbra Rosenstein help with?
Barbra Rosenstein helps with building a balanced college list, finding the college traits that matter most to a student, brainstorming essay topics and reviewing essay drafts for content, structure and polish.
Is Barbra Rosenstein certified?
Barbra Rosenstein lists: HECA member.
Can younger high school students work with Barbra?
Yes. Freshmen and sophomores can book hourly meetings about course selection, extracurricular activities and summer programs.
How do I contact Barbra Rosenstein?
Send Barbra a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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