Brenda Friedler
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Stamford, Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Stamford, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | Ph.D.; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Brenda H. Friedler College Consulting |
Brenda Friedler is an independent educational consultant in Stamford, Connecticut. She helps students and parents with the college search and application process. She spent 41 years in education, 38 of them in the Greenwich Public Schools. She worked as an English teacher and then a school counselor at Greenwich High School. She built her own college planning and application process from that experience. She matches each student's interests and expectations to colleges that fit.
What Brenda helps with
Brenda helps families work through the college search and application process. She focuses on finding colleges that fit each student.
- Starting the college search
- Finding colleges that are a good fit
- Managing the many details of applications
- Lowering stress for students and parents
- Matching student talents and temperament to schools
Who Brenda works with
Brenda works with high school students and their families as they begin the college search. Parents are part of the process. She has years of experience with teenagers and the worries that come with this stage.
How Brenda works
Brenda uses a college planning and application process she created herself. It gives families a step-by-step plan for handling the details of applying. The plan is built on careful preparation. She lines up each student's interests and expectations with colleges that fit their talents and temperament.
Background and qualifications
Brenda Friedler holds a Ph.D. and has been an educator for 41 years. Thirty-eight of those years were in the Greenwich Public Schools. She began as an English teacher at Western Junior High School for seven years. She then became a school counselor and later moved to Greenwich High School. There she mentored and advocated for students and staff. She built relationships with college admissions staff across the United States. She also joined many school and community panels, committees and forums on teen issues. She is a Professional member of IECA.
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Brenda spent 38 years in the Greenwich Public Schools as a teacher and school counselor before working as an independent consultant.
Best for families starting the college search who want a step-by-step process and a good fit school.
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How much does Brenda Friedler charge?
Coaching with Brenda runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Brenda from this page for an exact quote.
What does Brenda Friedler help with?
Brenda Friedler helps with starting the college search, finding colleges that are a good fit, managing the many details of applications and lowering stress for students and parents.
Is Brenda Friedler certified?
Brenda Friedler lists: Ph.D.; IECA Professional member.
How do I contact Brenda Friedler?
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