Carolyn Sorkin
College admissions consultant in West Hartford, Connecticut
| 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 families plan their applications. Her work covers freshman and transfer college admission, prep school, academic summer programs, gap year and study abroad options, and graduate school and fellowships. She is a professional member of the IECA. She helps students find creative ways to show their intellectual, professional and personal interests.
What Carolyn helps with
Carolyn helps students and families plan applications for college and other school programs. She also guides students in showing their interests in creative ways.
- Freshman college application strategy
- Transfer admission applications
- Prep school applications
- Academic summer program applications
- Gap year planning
- Study abroad opportunities
- Graduate school applications
- Fellowship applications
Who Carolyn works with
Carolyn works with students and their parents. Her clients include high school students applying as freshmen, college students who want to transfer, and students planning for graduate school or fellowships. She also works with families exploring prep school, summer programs, gap years and study abroad.
Background and qualifications
Carolyn Sorkin is an independent educational consultant based in West Hartford, Connecticut. She runs University Passport LLC. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Her practice covers college admission for freshmen and transfers, prep school, academic summer programs, gap year and study abroad, and graduate school and fellowships.
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The CoachVouch take
Her practice covers a wide range of paths, from prep school and gap year plans to graduate school and fellowships.
Best for students and families who want help with applications to college, graduate school or other academic programs.
Common questions
How much does Carolyn Sorkin charge?
Coaching with Carolyn runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Carolyn from this page 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 academic summer program applications.
Is Carolyn Sorkin certified?
Carolyn Sorkin lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Carolyn Sorkin work with graduate school applicants?
Yes. She helps with graduate school and fellowship application strategies.
How do I contact Carolyn Sorkin?
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