Betsy Reale
Independent college admissions counselor in Wellesley, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Professional member, IECA; Professional member, HECA; Certificate in College Counseling, Rice University; M.Ed., Mercer University; B.S. in Education, Vanderbilt University |
| Practice | FutureFour Consulting |
Betsy Reale is an independent college counselor in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She helps sophomores, juniors, and seniors and their parents plan for college admissions. She runs FutureFour Consulting and worked as a teacher before counseling. Her students have earned acceptances at more than 125 colleges and universities across the country. She meets families in person at her home office and works online with families nationwide.
What Betsy helps with
Betsy helps students at each stage of high school get ready for college. Families can book only the support they need right now.
- Building a balanced college list
- Aligning academics and deepening interests in sophomore year
- Planning testing and campus visits
- Starting college essays
- Completing applications in senior year
- Making decisions once offers arrive
- Getting a sounding board during the year
Who Betsy works with
Betsy works with sophomores, juniors, and seniors and their parents. She starts with some families as early as sophomore year. She takes on others as late as the fall of senior year. Some families want a full package. Others only need help with a college list or regular check-ins.
How Betsy works
Betsy offers services matched to each grade. Sophomore work is light support on academic alignment and interests. Junior work covers testing, the first college list, campus visits, and early essays. Senior work covers the final list, applications, and decisions. Families can book single services and add more later, or spread support over several years like a full package.
Background and qualifications
Betsy was a teacher before she became a college counselor. She has a B.S. in Education from Vanderbilt University and an M.Ed. from Mercer University. She earned a Certificate in College Counseling from Rice University. She is a professional member of IECA and HECA. She has years of experience in comprehensive college counseling. Her students have earned acceptances at more than 125 colleges and universities across the country.
Betsy Reale pricing
Programs and services
- Free 20-minute discovery call by phone or Zoom
- Sophomore services
- Junior services
- Senior services
- Single services booked as needed
- In-person meetings in Wellesley
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The CoachVouch take
Families can book single services by grade instead of buying a full counseling package.
Best for families who want flexible college counseling matched to their student's grade.
Common questions
How much does Betsy Reale charge?
Coaching with Betsy runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Betsy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Betsy Reale help with?
Betsy Reale helps with building a balanced college list, aligning academics and deepening interests in sophomore year, planning testing and campus visits and starting college essays.
Does Betsy Reale coach online?
Betsy is based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Betsy Reale certified?
Betsy Reale lists: Professional member, IECA; Professional member, HECA; Certificate in College Counseling, Rice University; M.Ed., Mercer University; B.S. in Education, Vanderbilt University.
When can families start working with Betsy?
Families can start at any time. She works with students from sophomore year through the fall of senior year.
Does Betsy work with families outside Massachusetts?
Yes. She works in person in Wellesley and virtually with families across the U.S.
How do I contact Betsy Reale?
Send Betsy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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