Brian Zuckerman
College admissions consultant in Delray Beach, Florida
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Delray Beach, Florida, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | College Fit Help |
Brian Zuckerman runs College Fit Help, an independent college admissions practice in Delray Beach, Florida. He helps high school students and their parents find a college that matches their academic, social and financial needs. He also works with transfer and graduate students. His own college search began in 2016 with his oldest son, who wanted an engineering program at a large public school outside the Northeast. Clients start with a free consultation and then build a package.
What Brian helps with
Brian helps students build a college list, write essays, finish applications, handle financial aid and choose a school.
- Choosing schools by major, cost, graduation rates, size and location
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Building application timelines and checklists
- Describing extracurricular, leadership and work experience
- Completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile
- Finding scholarship opportunities
- Comparing offers and financial aid packages
Who Brian works with
Brian works mainly with high school students who are starting to think about college and applications. Transfer students and graduate students are also welcome. Parents can be involved as much or as little as they like, but the student is expected to own the search.
How Brian works
Brian builds each plan around what he calls college fit. Fit covers course of study, cost, retention and graduation rates, size, geography, student life and support services. Clients begin with a free consultation, then choose separate services or a full package. He also offers hourly support. The student leads the process, and parents take part at whatever level they choose.
Background and qualifications
Brian Zuckerman is a member of the IECA and runs College Fit Help as an independent practice. His college search experience began in 2016 with his oldest son. The son wanted an engineering program at a large public university outside the Northeast. They spent many hours on university websites, college search sites and parent forums. They moved past the usual choices for Northeast students and narrowed the list to Iowa State, Virginia Tech and Purdue.
Brian Zuckerman pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
- College list creation
- Essay support
- Application support
- Financial aid support
- Selection and enrollment support
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The CoachVouch take
Brian lets clients pick single services or a full package, and he expects the student to lead the search.
Best for high school students who want help finding a college that fits their major, budget and lifestyle.
Common questions
How much does Brian Zuckerman charge?
Coaching with Brian runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Brian from this page for an exact quote.
What does Brian Zuckerman help with?
Brian Zuckerman helps with choosing schools by major, cost, graduation rates, size and location, brainstorming and editing college essays, building application timelines and checklists and describing extracurricular, leadership and work experience.
Is Brian Zuckerman certified?
Brian Zuckerman lists: IECA member.
Does Brian Zuckerman work with transfer and graduate students?
Yes. Transfer and graduate students are welcome alongside high school students.
Can parents be involved in the process?
Yes. Parents can be involved as much or as little as they like, but the student is expected to own the search.
How do I contact Brian Zuckerman?
Send Brian a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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