Betsy Wiltshire
College admissions consultant in Illinois and Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Member of IECA |
| Practice | Wiltshire College Consulting |
Betsy Wiltshire is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents plan and complete college applications. She runs Wiltshire College Consulting and works from Wilmette, Illinois and Rockport, Massachusetts. She builds application strategy for top colleges. She reports that 95% of her students who committed to an Early Decision school earned an acceptance letter. She also offers two service plans, one of them a full concierge service.
What Betsy helps with
Betsy helps students build a clear application story for competitive colleges. She also keeps parents involved without putting them in the middle of every decision.
- Building an application strategy for top colleges
- Presenting a coherent story to stand out in a competitive pool
- Essay coaching
- Interview preparation
- Resume building
- Course selection
- Recommendation letters
- Social media use during applications
Who Betsy works with
Betsy works with students applying to college and with their parents. She helps families who find the admissions process stressful and want an objective, independent advisor. Her students apply Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision.
How Betsy works
Betsy offers year-round flexible scheduling. She starts by helping each student look at what makes them happy, then finds colleges that fit those qualities. She helps the student track every detail of the process while building a bigger picture. Parents stay involved but stay out of the line of fire. She offers two plans: A comprehensive strategic concierge service and an applications essentials plan. Both are offered in person and remotely.
Background and qualifications
Betsy Wiltshire is an independent college counselor and a member of IECA. She runs Wiltshire College Consulting, which has operated since at least 2014. She works from Wilmette, Illinois and Rockport, Massachusetts. Her work covers application strategy, essays, interview preparation, resume building, course selection, recommendation letters and social media guidance.
Betsy Wiltshire pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive strategic concierge service
- Applications essentials plan
- Free consultation
- In person and remote sessions
Betsy Wiltshire reviews
The CoachVouch take
Betsy reports that 95% of her students who committed to an Early Decision school earned an acceptance letter.
Best for families who want an independent advisor to guide a competitive college application while keeping stress low.
Common questions
How much does Betsy Wiltshire charge?
Coaching with Betsy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Betsy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Betsy Wiltshire help with?
Betsy Wiltshire helps with building an application strategy for top colleges, presenting a coherent story to stand out in a competitive pool, essay coaching and interview preparation.
Does Betsy Wiltshire coach online?
Betsy is based in United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Betsy Wiltshire certified?
Betsy Wiltshire lists: Member of IECA.
Does Betsy Wiltshire work with students remotely?
Yes. She offers her admissions services both in person and remotely.
What service plans does Betsy Wiltshire offer?
She offers a comprehensive strategic concierge service and an applications essentials plan.
How do I contact Betsy Wiltshire?
Send Betsy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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