Beth Kraemer
College admissions consulting 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 and her team guide students and their parents across the United States through every step of applying to college. Work can start as early as freshman year. The team does not outsource essays or any other part of the application. Every essay and application is reviewed line by line, multiple times, before it is submitted.
What Beth helps with
The team helps students plan for college and manage the full application process, from picking schools and majors to submitting applications.
- Choosing high school courses and extracurriculars
- Selecting a college major
- Building a college list
- Writing and refining college essays
- Planning early application options
- Managing application deadlines
- Reducing stress for the family during senior year
Who Beth works with
The practice works with high school students across the United States, starting as early as freshman year. It also serves families of incoming seniors who begin later. Parents are part of the process, but the team asks them to trust it and let students lead.
How Beth works
The team offers a hands-on process built around one-on-one support. Students work closely with a dedicated consultant, and the full team backs them up. Help covers curriculum planning, major selection, the college search, essay coaching, timelines and full application management. Every line of every essay and application is reviewed multiple times, then reviewed again with the student before submission. The team nudges students who fall behind on deadlines and involves parents if needed. Essays are never shared outside the team.
Background and qualifications
In College Consulting is an independent practice based in Bannockburn, Illinois, led by Beth Kraemer. It is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). The team has helped thousands of students with college admissions, and many team members are parents who have been through the process. Clients have been admitted to schools including Penn and Brown. The team does not outsource essays or any other part of the application.
Beth Kraemer pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive Consulting Package, one-on-one support from as early as freshman year
- Senior Support Package for families of incoming seniors
- Self-paced option
- Free download guide for seniors
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The CoachVouch take
The team does not outsource essays or any part of the application, and it reviews every line of every essay multiple times.
Best for families who want to hand off the admissions process to a trusted team and let the student lead.
Common questions
How much does Beth Kraemer charge?
Coaching with Beth runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Beth from this page for an exact quote.
What does Beth Kraemer help with?
Beth Kraemer helps with choosing high school courses and extracurriculars, selecting a college major, building a college list and writing and refining 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 In College Consulting start with students before senior year?
Yes. The comprehensive package can begin as early as freshman year. A separate Senior Support Package serves families of incoming seniors.
Do parents need to help with essays and applications?
No. The team handles the process with the student and asks parents to trust it rather than edit essays or micromanage.
How do I contact Beth Kraemer?
Send Beth a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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