Barry Phipps
College admissions consultant for students in grades 8 to 12
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | DREMAC Education Consulting |
Barry Phipps is an independent college admissions consultant who runs DREMAC Education Consulting. He helps students in grades 8 to 12 and their parents with education, career and college planning. He has worked with clients since 1983. His practice covers applications to the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia and Asia. He keeps a limited cohort for each grade level. He does not write essays or build college lists for students.
What Barry helps with
Barry works with students and parents on the path through high school and into college. The focus runs from early planning to application timelines.
- Understanding learning style and career assessments
- Building an extracurricular profile with goal setting
- Planning timelines and tasks for US and UK applications
- Preparing for SAT, ACT and IELTS testing
- Choosing between IB, AP, CBSE and Cambridge curriculums
- Using the Common App, Coalition and Direct Apply platforms
- Understanding US essays and UK personal statements
- Comparing admissions in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and Asia
Who Barry works with
Barry works with students in grades 8 to 12 and their families. His programs are built for self-reliant students. Places are offered to students who show promise, engagement and effort, and each grade level has a limited cohort. Families who are not enrolled can book brief one-off consultations.
How Barry works
DREMAC runs a comprehensive package for each grade level, from grade 8 to grade 12. Students and parents also attend information sessions on topics like testing, curriculum choice and application timelines. The team acts as a guide while students take charge of their own work. It does not fill out forms, create college lists, write essays, choose majors or promise admission. Families start with a free one-hour intro session to check fit.
Background and qualifications
Barry Phipps is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. He has worked with clients since 1983. He runs DREMAC Education Consulting, a consultancy that offers education, career and college admissions counselling. The practice supports students through secondary school and through local and international admissions. It publishes placement results for each school year and a blog with posts for each grade level.
Barry Phipps pricing
Programs and services
- Free one-hour introductory session
- Comprehensive package for each grade from 8 to 12
- Student and parent information sessions
- Ad hoc brief consultations
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The CoachVouch take
Barry has worked with clients since 1983 and guides students from grade 8 through college applications in several countries.
Best for self-reliant students and their parents who want early, guided planning for US, UK and other international colleges.
Common questions
How much does Barry Phipps charge?
Coaching with Barry runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Barry from this page for an exact quote.
What does Barry Phipps help with?
Barry Phipps helps with understanding learning style and career assessments, building an extracurricular profile with goal setting, planning timelines and tasks for US and UK applications and preparing for SAT, ACT and IELTS testing.
Is Barry Phipps certified?
Barry Phipps lists: HECA member.
Does DREMAC write college essays for students?
No. The practice does not write essays, fill out application forms, create college lists or choose majors. It guides students as they do this work themselves.
Which grades does DREMAC work with?
DREMAC works with students in grades 8 to 12. Each grade level has its own limited cohort and package.
How do I contact Barry Phipps?
Send Barry a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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