Caroline Koppelman
College admissions counselor for students and parents in New York City
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Practice | The Koppelman Group (TKG) |
Caroline Koppelman runs The Koppelman Group, a private college admissions counseling firm in New York City. The team helps students and parents plan and complete the college process, from freshman year through senior year, and also works with transfer students. The firm builds each plan around the student's own goals, interests and personality. It offers a College Essay Bootcamp and publishes guides for school supplements. The firm states that every student who joins as a sophomore or junior got into at least one of their top three schools.
What Caroline helps with
The firm helps students get into the best college for them and cuts the stress of the process for families. It also helps students who were deferred or who want to transfer.
- Planning the college process from freshman to senior year
- Writing college essays
- Writing school-specific supplements
- Reviewing a single application
- Applying as a transfer student
- Building a niche that stands out to top schools
- Next steps after an Early Decision deferral
- Lowering stress for students and parents
Who Caroline works with
The firm works with students in every high school year, from freshmen to seniors, and with transfer students. Parents take part in the process too. Clients include students aiming for top-tier and Ivy League schools. Past students have invented medical devices, started businesses and published research before starting college.
How Caroline works
The firm uses one-on-one coaching and builds a custom strategy for each student instead of a standard plan. It helps students develop a niche rather than join every club. Families choose from packages by grade level, including The Edge, A to Z and It's Going To Be OK for juniors. Transfer students can pick a Basic Consulting Package or a Transfer Package. A College Essay Bootcamp and single application reviews are also offered.
Background and qualifications
Caroline Koppelman leads The Koppelman Group, also called TKG, a private college admissions consulting company based in New York City. The team works with students from freshman year through senior year and with transfer students. The firm has helped students gain admission to top-tier universities. It also publishes a blog with guides to school supplements, essay advice and admissions topics such as Early Decision deferrals.
Caroline Koppelman pricing
Programs and services
- Packages for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors
- Junior packages: The Edge, A to Z, It's Going To Be OK
- Single application review
- Transfer student packages
- College Essay Bootcamp
Caroline Koppelman reviews
The CoachVouch take
The firm states that 100% of students who join as sophomores or juniors get into at least one of their top three schools.
Best for students and parents in the New York area who want a custom plan for getting into top-tier colleges.
Common questions
How much does Caroline Koppelman charge?
Coaching with Caroline runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Caroline from this page for an exact quote.
What does Caroline Koppelman help with?
Caroline Koppelman helps with planning the college process from freshman to senior year, writing college essays, writing school-specific supplements and reviewing a single application.
Does The Koppelman Group work with transfer students?
Yes. It offers a Basic Consulting Package and a Transfer Package for transfer students.
Can The Koppelman Group help after an Early Decision deferral?
Yes. It publishes guidance on the steps to take after a deferral, such as from Brown, to improve chances in regular decision.
How do I contact Caroline Koppelman?
Send Caroline a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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