Carolyn Caplan
Independent college admissions consultant with paid client work since 2016
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | MLA |
| Practice | Admissions Mom LLC |
Carolyn Caplan is an independent educational consultant who guides students through college admissions. She owns Admissions Mom LLC. Before 2016 she helped students at HCC transfer and did pro-bono work. She began working with paid clients in August 2016 and has worked with over 100 since then. She has also advised thousands of online students as a moderator of the r/ApplyingToCollege subreddit since 2017.
What Carolyn helps with
Carolyn supports students through each step of the college application process, from first ideas to the final choice.
- Building a preliminary college list
- Writing and improving resumes
- Writing college essays
- Completing applications
- Planning college visits
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Making a final college choice
- Transferring between colleges
Who Carolyn works with
Carolyn works with students who are applying to college. She has also helped students transfer, including students at HCC before 2016. Her online advice has reached thousands of students through the r/ApplyingToCollege community.
How Carolyn works
Carolyn starts with an initial discovery chat to learn about the student. From there she works with them step by step through the preliminary lists, resumes, essays, applications, visits, interviews and the final college choice.
Background and qualifications
Carolyn Caplan is an independent educational consultant and the owner of Admissions Mom LLC. Before 2016, she helped students at HCC transfer. She also helped family and friends and did pro-bono work. In August 2016, she began working with paid clients. She has since worked with over 100 of them. She has been a member of the r/ApplyingToCollege subreddit since 2016 and a moderator since 2017. In that role she has advised thousands of online students.
Carolyn Caplan pricing
Programs and services
- Initial discovery chat
- One-on-one admissions consulting
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The CoachVouch take
Carolyn has moderated the r/ApplyingToCollege subreddit since 2017 and has advised thousands of students there.
Best for students who want step-by-step help from their first college list through the final decision.
Common questions
How much does Carolyn Caplan charge?
Coaching with Carolyn runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Carolyn from this page for an exact quote.
What does Carolyn Caplan help with?
Carolyn Caplan helps with building a preliminary college list, writing and improving resumes, writing college essays and completing applications.
Is Carolyn Caplan certified?
Carolyn Caplan lists: MLA.
Does Carolyn Caplan help students transfer colleges?
Yes. Before 2016 she helped students at HCC transfer to other schools.
How does working with Carolyn start?
It starts with an initial discovery chat. She uses it to learn more about the student.
How do I contact Carolyn Caplan?
Send Carolyn a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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