Carolyn Caplan
Independent college admissions consultant in Houston, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and LGBTQ+ |
| Also coaches | Spiritual coach |
| Based in | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Admissions Journey |
Carolyn Caplan is an independent college consultant in Houston, Texas. She helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. Carolyn uses mindfulness and a growth mindset in her admissions work. Her practice enjoys working with LGBTQ+ students, including transgender students, gifted students, and students who are late bloomers or procrastinators.
What Carolyn helps with
Carolyn helps students build a college list that fits who they are and who they are becoming. She also helps families get through the admissions and application process with less stress.
- Building a college list that fits the individual student
- Lowering stress during the application process
- Helping students take part in college decisions
- Supporting late bloomers and procrastinators
- Supporting highly and profoundly gifted students
- Supporting LGBTQ+ and transgender students
- Essay writing with a dedicated coach on the team
Who Carolyn works with
Carolyn works with high school students and their parents. Her practice especially enjoys working with LGBTQ+ students, including transgender students. It also enjoys working with highly and profoundly gifted students and students who are known as procrastinators or late bloomers.
Background and qualifications
Carolyn Caplan is an independent college consultant based in Houston, Texas. She is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Her team includes Gisela Cherches, another independent college consultant, and Sara Caplan, an essay writing coach.
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The CoachVouch take
Carolyn brings mindfulness and a growth mindset into college admissions and welcomes students who are often overlooked, such as late bloomers and gifted students.
Best for students and parents who want a lower-stress admissions process, including LGBTQ+, gifted, or late-blooming students.
Common questions
How much does Carolyn Caplan charge?
Coaching with Carolyn runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Carolyn Caplan help with?
Carolyn Caplan helps with building a college list that fits the individual student, lowering stress during the application process, helping students take part in college decisions and supporting late bloomers and procrastinators.
Is Carolyn Caplan certified?
Carolyn Caplan lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Carolyn Caplan work with LGBTQ+ students?
Yes. Her practice especially enjoys working with LGBTQ+ students, including transgender students.
Does Admissions Journey help with essay writing?
Yes.
How do I contact Carolyn Caplan?
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