Beverly Brutzkus
Independent college counselor in the Conejo Valley, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Counseling; Member, Independent Educational Consultants of the Conejo Valley |
| Practice | Conejo College Consulting |
Beverly Brutzkus is an independent college counselor who helps students and their families through the college application process. She runs Conejo College Consulting and also serves as a college counselor for Synergy Academics in West Hills, CA. She started her private practice in 2018. She has read and scored essays for UCLA Alumni scholarships, UC Davis alumni scholarships, and a youth essay contest. She also coaches virtually for ScholarMatch.
What Beverly helps with
Beverly helps students plan and finish the college application process. She also helps them choose a school that fits their goals.
- Understanding your own learning style and goals
- Finding schools and majors that match your goals
- Completing college applications
- Choosing a school that fits academically, socially and financially
- Reviewing academic record and extracurricular activities
Who Beverly works with
Beverly works with high school students and their families. Each student has a different application timeline, so she talks with the family first to decide which services are needed. She starts by reviewing the student's academic record, activities and interests.
How Beverly works
Beverly uses a four-step process. First, the family and Beverly review the student's academic record, extracurricular activities and interests. In REFLECT, the student learns their own learning style and goals. In EXPLORE, she helps the student find schools and majors that match those goals. In APPLY, the student completes applications. In DECIDE, the student picks a school that fits academically, socially and financially. The services vary for each family.
Background and qualifications
Beverly completed a certificate in College Counseling. Before that, she volunteered at Agoura High School for three years. She started her private practice in 2018 and began volunteering as a Virtual Coach for ScholarMatch that same year. She has read and scored essays for UCLA Alumni's Freshman and Transfer Scholarships, the Stop the Hate: Youth Speak Out essay contest, and UC Davis alumni scholarships. She belongs to Independent Educational Consultants of the Conejo Valley and has helped organize virtual programs for high school students. She is also a college counselor for Synergy Academics in West Hills, CA.
Beverly Brutzkus pricing
Programs and services
- Customized college counseling for families
- Virtual programs for high school students
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The CoachVouch take
Beverly guides students through her own four-step REFLECT, EXPLORE, APPLY, DECIDE process and has scored scholarship essays for UCLA and UC Davis alumni groups.
Best for families in the Conejo Valley area who want a step-by-step plan from choosing schools to making a final decision.
Common questions
How much does Beverly Brutzkus charge?
Coaching with Beverly runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Beverly Brutzkus help with?
Beverly Brutzkus helps with understanding your own learning style and goals, finding schools and majors that match your goals, completing college applications and choosing a school that fits academically, socially and financially.
Is Beverly Brutzkus certified?
Beverly Brutzkus lists: Certificate in College Counseling; Member, Independent Educational Consultants of the Conejo Valley.
What is the REFLECT, EXPLORE, APPLY, DECIDE process?
It is Beverly's four-step method. Students learn their goals, explore schools and majors, complete applications, and then choose a school that fits academically, socially and financially.
Does Beverly offer the same services to every student?
No. The timeline and process are different for every student, so she works with each family to decide which services are needed.
How do I contact Beverly Brutzkus?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Beverly and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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