Carmel Promisel
Independent college admissions consultant in Pleasantville, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Pleasantville, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | WriteSmartAdvisors |
Carmel Promisel is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. He runs College IQ, a division of WriteSmartAdvisors LLC, from Pleasantville, New York. His end-to-end package starts as early as 8th grade and runs through August of senior year. It covers high school course planning, college list building, Common App essays, and interview practice. He is a professional member of IECA.
What Carmel helps with
Carmel helps students and families plan for college, from early high school choices to submitting applications.
- Choosing high school courses and academic pathways
- Filling gaps in extracurricular activities
- Deciding between Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision
- Writing the Common App personal statement
- Writing school-specific supplemental essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Building an Activities List and resume
Who Carmel works with
Carmel works with high school students and their parents. Clients can start as early as 8th grade and continue through the summer before college. He interviews both the student and the family to shape the application plan.
How Carmel works
Carmel offers a comprehensive package that runs from as early as 8th grade through August of the student's senior year. He starts by reviewing the student's transcripts, test scores, AP exams, and activities. He then interviews the student and family to build a plan. He helps pick colleges to visit, practice interviews, choose recommenders, and manage the application timeline so every application is sent on time.
Background and qualifications
Carmel Promisel is an independent educational consultant in Pleasantville, New York. He is a professional member of IECA. He runs College IQ, a division of WriteSmartAdvisors LLC, which serves as a college entrance consulting practice. His site also offers resources on scholarships and financial aid, summer programs, athletes, and students with ADHD.
Carmel Promisel pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive end-to-end package
- College search
- Common App essay coaching
- Test prep and general info services
- Scholarships and financial aid resources
Carmel Promisel reviews
The CoachVouch take
His end-to-end package can begin in 8th grade and run through August of senior year.
Best for families who want a long-range plan for college applications starting early in high school.
Common questions
How much does Carmel Promisel charge?
Coaching with Carmel runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Carmel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Carmel Promisel help with?
Carmel Promisel helps with choosing high school courses and academic pathways, filling gaps in extracurricular activities, deciding between Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision and writing the Common App personal statement.
Is Carmel Promisel certified?
Carmel Promisel lists: IECA Professional member.
When can a student start working with Carmel Promisel?
Students can start as early as 8th grade. The comprehensive package continues through August of the senior year.
How do I contact Carmel Promisel?
Send Carmel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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