Carolyn Sorkin
Independent educational consultant for college and graduate admissions in West Hartford
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | West Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | University Passport LLC |
Carolyn Sorkin is an independent educational consultant in West Hartford, Connecticut. She runs University Passport and helps students and parents plan applications for college, prep school, graduate school and fellowships. She also advises on academic summer programs, gap year options and study abroad. She is a Professional member of the IECA. Her work centers on helping students develop and express their intellectual, professional and personal interests in creative ways.
What Carolyn helps with
Carolyn helps students and families build application strategies for college and beyond. She also guides them on programs outside the standard admissions path.
- Freshman college application strategy
- Transfer admission applications
- Prep school applications
- Graduate school applications
- Fellowship applications
- Academic summer programs
- Gap year planning
- Study abroad opportunities
Who Carolyn works with
Carolyn works with students and their families. Her clients include high school students applying as freshmen, college students seeking to transfer, and students preparing for graduate school or fellowships. She also helps families looking at prep school, summer programs, gap year plans and study abroad.
Background and qualifications
Carolyn Sorkin is an independent educational consultant based in West Hartford, Connecticut. She is the founder of University Passport LLC. She is a Professional member of the IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Her practice covers college admissions for freshmen and transfers, prep school, graduate school and fellowships, plus academic summer programs, gap year and study abroad.
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The CoachVouch take
Her practice covers the full range from prep school and college to graduate school, fellowships, gap year and study abroad.
Best for students and families who want help with applications for college, transfer, graduate school or fellowships.
Common questions
How much does Carolyn Sorkin charge?
Coaching with Carolyn runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Carolyn Sorkin help with?
Carolyn Sorkin helps with freshman college application strategy, transfer admission applications, prep school applications and graduate school applications.
Is Carolyn Sorkin certified?
Carolyn Sorkin lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Carolyn Sorkin help with options besides college applications?
Yes. She advises on prep school, academic summer programs, gap year and study abroad. She also helps with graduate school and fellowship applications.
How do I contact Carolyn Sorkin?
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