Barry Phipps
College admissions consultant for students in grades 8 to 12
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | DREMAC Education Consulting |
Barry Phipps is an independent college admissions consultant who runs DREMAC Education Consulting. Barry works with students in grades 8 to 12 and their parents on education, career and college admissions planning. Barry has worked with clients since 1983 and is a HECA member. Barry's firm takes a limited cohort of students for each grade level. Barry does not write essays, build college lists or promise admission.
What Barry helps with
Barry guides students and families through secondary school and the college admissions process. The work covers education planning, career direction and admissions from early exploration to application submission.
- Planning the high school years from grade 8 to grade 12
- Exploring college options from the first steps
- Career planning for secondary school students
- Understanding the college admissions process
- Helping parents stay informed through information sessions
- Building student responsibility for their own path
Who Barry works with
The practice works with students in grades 8 to 12 and their families. Programs suit self-reliant students. Each grade level has a limited cohort. Places go to students who show promise, engagement and dedication.
How Barry works
Families start with a free one-hour introductory session to ask questions and see if the fit is right. The comprehensive package runs by grade level, from grade 8 to grade 12. The firm also holds information sessions for students and parents. Students take responsibility for their own work. The consultant does not fill out applications, create college lists, write essays or choose majors.
Background and qualifications
Barry Phipps is an independent college consultant who has worked with clients since 1983. Barry is a member of HECA. Barry's practice, DREMAC Education Consulting, is built on the view that a good consultant knows the education landscape from secondary school onward. The firm also values knowing the admissions process from first exploration to submission and keeping up with current admission trends.
Barry Phipps pricing
Programs and services
- Free one-hour introductory session
- Comprehensive package for grades 8 to 12
- Student and parent information sessions
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The CoachVouch take
Has worked with college admissions clients since 1983 and sets clear limits, such as not writing essays or making admission guarantees.
Best for self-reliant students in grades 8 to 12 and their parents who want guidance without someone doing the work for them.
Common questions
How much does Barry Phipps charge?
Coaching with Barry runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Barry Phipps help with?
Barry Phipps helps with planning the high school years from grade 8 to grade 12, exploring college options from the first steps, career planning for secondary school students and understanding the college admissions process.
Is Barry Phipps certified?
Barry Phipps lists: HECA member.
Does DREMAC write college essays or applications?
No. The firm does not fill out application forms, write essays, create college lists or choose majors. Students do that work with guidance.
What grades does DREMAC work with?
DREMAC works with students in grades 8 to 12. It offers a program for each grade level.
How do I contact Barry Phipps?
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