Betsy Woolf
College and graduate school admissions consultant in Mamaroneck, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Mamaroneck, New York, United States |
| Credentials | J.D.; Certified Educational Planner (C.E.P.); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Woolf College Consulting |
Betsy Woolf is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college and graduate school admissions. She runs Woolf College Consulting in Mamaroneck, New York. Betsy is a lawyer and a Certified Educational Planner. She is a Professional member of IECA. She serves families in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area, across the United States and Canada, and around the world. She also tours campuses, including Northeastern University London.
What Betsy helps with
Betsy helps students search for colleges and graduate schools and complete their applications. She also works with parents during the process.
- Finding the best college fit
- Searching for graduate schools
- Completing college applications
- Showing a student's unique qualities and talents
- Editing application materials while keeping the student's own voice
- Planning the application schedule around a busy family
- Junior year college planning
Who Betsy works with
Betsy works with students applying to college and graduate school, and with their parents. She serves families in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Tri-State area. She also works with families across the United States, in Canada and around the world.
Background and qualifications
Betsy Woolf holds a J.D. and is a Certified Educational Planner. She is a Professional member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She runs Woolf College Consulting from Mamaroneck in Westchester County, New York. She visits colleges to learn about them firsthand, including a trip to Northeastern University London. She also writes a college blog that covers admissions data and trends, such as the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac and changes in testing and grading.
Betsy Woolf pricing
Programs and services
- Customized college and graduate school admissions planning
- Free college planning checklist for juniors
- Free ebook on applying to college
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The CoachVouch take
Betsy is a lawyer and Certified Educational Planner who also visits campuses abroad, such as Northeastern University London.
Best for families who want a customized plan for college or graduate school applications that fits a busy schedule.
Common questions
How much does Betsy Woolf charge?
Coaching with Betsy runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Betsy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Betsy Woolf help with?
Betsy Woolf helps with finding the best college fit, searching for graduate schools, completing college applications and showing a student's unique qualities and talents.
Is Betsy Woolf certified?
Betsy Woolf lists: J.D.; Certified Educational Planner (C.E.P.); IECA Professional member.
Does Betsy Woolf work with families outside New York?
Yes. She serves families in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area, across the United States and Canada, and around the world.
Does Betsy Woolf help with graduate school applications?
Yes. Woolf College Consulting supports both college and graduate school search and application planning.
How do I contact Betsy Woolf?
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