Bruce Epstein
College admissions counselor in Rocky Hill, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Rocky Hill, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | First Choice College Counseling |
Bruce Epstein runs First Choice College Counseling in Rocky Hill, New Jersey. He guides students and their parents through the college application process. His practice covers college placement, athletic recruiting, high school placement, graduate school and medical school applications. The team has helped dozens of students find and get into the right school. They work with average students, above-average students and those aiming for highly selective colleges.
What Bruce helps with
The practice helps students and families get through the college application process with less stress and find a school that fits.
- Finding a college that is the right fit
- Building a college list
- Helping students find their own voice in applications
- Athletic recruiting in sports like soccer, track, golf, diving, crew and swimming
- High school placement for domestic and international students
- Master's and PhD applications, with a focus on STEM majors
- Medical school applications
- Applying to US colleges and UK colleges
Who Bruce works with
The practice works with students and their parents. Clients include domestic and international students. Academic levels range from average students to above-average students to those applying to highly selective colleges. Some clients are student athletes seeking recruiting help, and some are applying to graduate or medical school.
Background and qualifications
Bruce Epstein leads First Choice College Counseling, an independent practice in Rocky Hill, New Jersey. He is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. The staff covers college counseling, athletic recruiting, high school placement, graduate school applications and medical school applications. The practice has helped dozens of students gain admission to the school that suits them best.
Bruce Epstein pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
- College counseling and placement
- College athletic recruiting
- High school placement
- Graduate school applications
- Medical school applications
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The CoachVouch take
The practice covers a wide range of placement, from high school to graduate and medical school, along with athletic recruiting in many sports.
Best for students and parents who want help with college applications and a school that fits the student.
Common questions
How much does Bruce Epstein charge?
Coaching with Bruce runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Bruce Epstein help with?
Bruce Epstein helps with finding a college that is the right fit, building a college list, helping students find their own voice in applications and athletic recruiting in sports like soccer, track, golf, diving, crew and swimming.
Is Bruce Epstein certified?
Bruce Epstein lists: IECA member.
Does First Choice College Counseling work with international students?
Yes. The practice places domestic and international students in US four-year colleges and in the UK. It also handles high school placement for both groups.
Can First Choice help with graduate school applications?
Yes. The practice helps with master's and PhD applications, with a focus on STEM majors. It also helps with medical school applications.
How do I contact Bruce Epstein?
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