Carolyn Weirick
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Pasadena
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysMedical school admissionsStudents with learning differencesAthletic recruitingStudents and college ADHDExecutive function skills |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Pasadena, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Capstone Education Advisers |
Carolyn Weirick is a college admissions counselor in Pasadena, California. She works with students and parents through Capstone Education Advisers, a team-based practice that also helps students with learning differences. She is a member of IECA. Capstone counselors have helped students gain admission at more than 160 colleges and universities. Each family works closely with one counselor and also draws on the wider team's backgrounds.
What Carolyn helps with
Carolyn's practice guides students and families through college and graduate school applications. It also supports students with learning differences, ADHD and health challenges.
- Building a college list
- Completing college applications on time
- Writing and essay coaching
- Applying to medical school and health science programs
- Support for ADHD, ASD, anxiety and executive functioning issues
- Planning for grades 7 to 10
- NCAA Division III athletic recruitment
- Exploring majors and career interests
Who Carolyn works with
Capstone works with students at all levels of academic achievement and in all subject areas, including students who are unsure what to study. It serves students in grades 7 to 12, college students and graduates. It also supports highly gifted students and families of students with learning differences.
How Carolyn works
Each student and family works closely with one Capstone counselor and also benefits from the full team. Work starts with building a college list and continues through the whole application process, including college orientation prep. Grades 11 and 12 get full application counseling. The DEVELOP program gives ongoing planning for grades 7 to 10. Career interest surveys help students who are undecided.
Background and qualifications
Carolyn Weirick is part of the counseling team at Capstone Education Advisers in Pasadena, California. She is a member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Capstone counselors have backgrounds in business, STEM, health care, social sciences, athletic recruitment, learning differences and high school counseling. The team has helped students gain admission at more than 160 colleges and universities across the country.
Carolyn Weirick pricing
Programs and services
- Full-process college admissions packages
- Hourly sessions
- 10-hour packages
- DEVELOP program for grades 7 to 10
- Custom College List
- Essay coaching
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The CoachVouch take
Works inside a team practice where each family has one counselor and access to the whole team's expertise.
Best for students and parents who want structured help with college applications, including students with learning differences or ADHD.
Common questions
How much does Carolyn Weirick charge?
Coaching with Carolyn runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Carolyn from this page for an exact quote.
What does Carolyn Weirick help with?
Carolyn Weirick helps with building a college list, completing college applications on time, writing and essay coaching and applying to medical school and health science programs.
Is Carolyn Weirick certified?
Carolyn Weirick lists: IECA member.
Can Carolyn's practice help a student who is unsure what to study?
Yes. Capstone uses career interest surveys and helps students find internships, job shadowing and summer programs.
Does Capstone work with students who have weaker grades?
Yes. Capstone helps these students find colleges that fit their interests, personality and geographic or financial needs.
How do I contact Carolyn Weirick?
Send Carolyn a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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