Beth Kraemer
College admissions consultant for students across the United States
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Bannockburn, Illinois, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | In College Consulting |
Beth Kraemer runs In College Consulting, an independent college admissions practice in Bannockburn, Illinois. She works with students and parents across the United States. The team guides students through every step, from school and major choice to submitting applications. Students can start as early as freshman year. The team writes nothing for students. They do not outsource essays or any other part of the process, and they meet with clients by video.
What Beth helps with
The practice helps students plan, build a college list, and finish applications. It also helps them find their own voice in essays.
- Choosing high school courses and activities starting in freshman year
- Selecting colleges and majors
- Planning early application options
- Writing personal college essays
- Handling many applications on different online platforms
- Submitting complete applications
Who Beth works with
The practice works with students across the United States, starting as early as freshman year of high school. Parents are part of the process too. Clients include students who apply to many schools and must write several essays. Sessions happen by video, so location does not matter.
How Beth works
The process follows six steps: Plan, Search, Strategize, Write, Personalize, and Apply. Work can begin in freshman year with advice on high school courses and extracurriculars. The team builds close relationships with students over time so essays and applications show each student's strengths and interests. Essays and other parts of the application are never outsourced. Meetings take place over video calls. The practice also offers a Class of 2027 Playbook.
Background and qualifications
Beth Kraemer leads In College Consulting, an independent practice based in Bannockburn, Illinois. She is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). The practice guides students through the full admissions process, from school and major selection to application submission. Its site lists colleges where clients have been admitted, and client reviews mention acceptance to Penn.
Beth Kraemer pricing
Programs and services
- Private consulting packages
- Class of 2027 Playbook
- Video sessions
Beth Kraemer reviews
The CoachVouch take
The team does not outsource essays or any other part of the application, and works with students from as early as freshman year.
Best for students who want personal guidance from early high school through application submission.
Common questions
How much does Beth Kraemer charge?
Coaching with Beth runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Beth Kraemer help with?
Beth Kraemer helps with choosing high school courses and activities starting in freshman year, selecting colleges and majors, planning early application options and writing personal college essays.
Does Beth Kraemer coach online?
Beth is based in Bannockburn, Illinois, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Beth Kraemer certified?
Beth Kraemer lists: IECA member.
Can Beth Kraemer work with students who live outside Illinois?
Yes. In College Consulting works with students across the United States and meets by video call.
Does In College Consulting outsource essay writing?
No. The team does not outsource essays or any other part of the application process.
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