Brian Crisp
College admissions consultant and parenting coach in North Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysGrad school and PhDMedical school admissionsFinancial aid and scholarshipsParenting young childrenBehavior challengesLeadership developmentTeam performanceConflict and difficult conversationsStrategy and decision making |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Executives |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Degree from Furman University; Degree from Southern Seminary; Degree from Vanderbilt University |
| Practice | Crisp Consulting + Coaching |
Brian Crisp is an independent educational consultant who helps students with college and graduate school admissions and coaches parents. He founded Crisp Consulting + Coaching in North Carolina in 2009. He has worked in schools, universities and churches in the United States, Italy and Germany for over thirty years. He once served as a curriculum consultant in the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. He also advises nonprofits, churches and companies.
What Brian helps with
Brian helps students prepare for the admissions process and build a clear story of their strengths. He also works with parents and with organizations on planning and growth.
- Preparing for college admissions
- Writing strong application essays
- Applying to graduate, medical and professional school
- Finding academic and scholarship support
- Parenting with clear family values
- Parenting LGBTQIA+ children
- Preparing to become a dad
- Board and staff development for organizations
Who Brian works with
Brian works with students who are applying to college, graduate school, medical school and professional school. He also works with parents who want to raise children with clear values. His organizational clients include boards, staff teams, churches, nonprofits and companies.
Background and qualifications
Brian Crisp grew up in Western North Carolina. He has worked in education for over thirty years, serving schools, universities and churches in the United States, Italy and Germany. He earned degrees from Furman University, Southern Seminary and Vanderbilt University. He worked as a curriculum consultant in the Municipal Schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. His focus is on sustainable and fair communities, using a systems view of people, culture and structure. He came back to North Carolina in 2009 and started Crisp Consulting + Coaching. He is a member of IECA as a professional.
Brian Crisp pricing
Programs and services
- College and graduate school admissions preparation
- Essay support
- Academic and scholarship coaching
- Intentional parenting coaching
- Executive coaching
- Strategic planning for organizations
Brian Crisp reviews
The CoachVouch take
Brian combines admissions consulting with more than thirty years of work in schools, universities and churches across three countries.
Best for students and parents who want tailored admissions help from a consultant with a long education background.
Common questions
How much does Brian Crisp charge?
Coaching with Brian runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Brian from this page for an exact quote.
What does Brian Crisp help with?
Brian Crisp helps with preparing for college admissions, writing strong application essays, applying to graduate, medical and professional school and finding academic and scholarship support.
Is Brian Crisp certified?
Brian Crisp lists: IECA Professional member; Degree from Furman University; Degree from Southern Seminary; Degree from Vanderbilt University.
Does Brian Crisp help with medical school admissions?
Yes. He supports applicants to medical school, along with graduate school and professional school.
Does Brian Crisp work with organizations?
Yes. He offers board development, strategic planning, executive coaching and conflict mediation for churches, nonprofits and companies.
How do I contact Brian Crisp?
Send Brian a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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