Beth Manners
College admissions consultant in Westport, Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Westport, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Admissions Counseling, UCLA; IECA Professional member; Tufts University graduate |
| Practice | The Manners Group |
Beth Manners is an independent college admissions consultant in Westport, Connecticut. She runs The Manners Group and helps students and parents plan, apply and get into the right school. She holds a UCLA certificate in college admissions counseling. She interviewed applicants for Tufts University for 15 years. She has helped hundreds of students with applications and transfers to top colleges and graduate schools.
What Beth helps with
Beth helps students build a college list, write strong essays and prepare for admission interviews. She also guides families through scheduling, testing and applying.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Judging the odds of getting into a school
- Writing college essays
- Writing supplemental essays
- Preparing for college admission interviews
- Scheduling, testing and applying
- Transfer applications
- Applying to graduate schools
Who Beth works with
Beth works with high school students and their parents through the college application process. She also helps students who want to transfer and students applying to graduate schools.
Background and qualifications
Beth holds a certificate in College Admissions Counseling from UCLA. She graduated from Tufts University and served as an applicant interviewer for Tufts for 15 years. She is a Professional member of IECA. She has helped hundreds of students with the application or transfer process and get into top colleges and graduate schools. The Manners Group also includes an essay specialist with more than 30 years of experience writing and editing.
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- Hourly consulting
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The CoachVouch take
Beth spent 15 years as a Tufts applicant interviewer, so she knows the interview from the college side.
Best for students and parents who want help with every phase of admissions, from the college list to essays and interviews.
Common questions
How much does Beth Manners charge?
Coaching with Beth runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Beth from this page for an exact quote.
What does Beth Manners help with?
Beth Manners helps with building a college list that fits the student, judging the odds of getting into a school, writing college essays and writing supplemental essays.
Is Beth Manners certified?
Beth Manners lists: Certificate in College Admissions Counseling, UCLA; IECA Professional member; Tufts University graduate.
Does Beth Manners help with essays and interviews?
Yes. The Manners Group coaches college essays, supplemental essays and admission interviews. It also helps students build a college list.
Does Beth Manners work with transfer students?
Yes. She has helped hundreds of students with the application or transfer process.
How do I contact Beth Manners?
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