Chris Bell
College admissions consultant for Colorado high school students
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | CEP; Graduate degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education |
| Experience | 7 years coaching |
| Practice | Bell College Consulting |
Chris Bell is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students plan for college. He runs Bell College Consulting and works with students in Colorado. He spent more than 25 years in higher education before starting his practice. He has held roles in teaching, advising, counseling, student activities, and academic technology. He holds a graduate degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, where he trained as a counselor. He guides students from self-discovery through the final application.
What Chris helps with
Chris helps students who feel stressed by the college selection process and the long list of tasks that come with it.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Understanding personality, aptitudes, and interests
- Writing college essays
- Completing college applications
- Keeping track of application deadlines
- Feeling less overwhelmed by college planning
Who Chris works with
Chris works with high school students in Colorado and their families. His clients are students facing the college selection process and the many tasks that go with applying.
How Chris works
Chris uses a three phase approach called Comprehensive College Planning. The first phase, YOU, uses assessments, inventories, and conversations to explore the student's personality, aptitudes, and interests. The second phase, FIT, builds a college list through repeated rounds, web research, and conversation. The third phase, APP, covers essays, applications, and deadlines. Brainstorming and reviews help the student's own words and ideas come through.
Background and qualifications
Chris has worked in college and university settings for more than 25 years. He has held positions at several colleges. His work has included high school and college teaching, college advising and counseling, software and courseware development, student activities, academic technology, and student support. He earned a graduate degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, where he was trained as a counselor. He has worked as an educational consultant in private practice for more than 7 years. He now runs Bell College Consulting full time as its Chief Advisor.
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Programs and services
- Comprehensive College Planning in three phases: YOU, FIT, and APP
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The CoachVouch take
Chris combines more than 25 years in higher education with a counseling-based graduate degree and a three phase planning method.
Best for Colorado high school students who want help from self-discovery through the final college application.
Common questions
How much does Chris Bell charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Chris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chris Bell help with?
Chris Bell helps with building a college list that fits the student, understanding personality, aptitudes, and interests, writing college essays and completing college applications.
Is Chris Bell certified?
Chris Bell lists: CEP; Graduate degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education.
What does Chris Bell's college planning process include?
It has three phases. YOU covers self-discovery, FIT builds the college list, and APP covers essays, applications, and deadlines.
How do I contact Chris Bell?
Send Chris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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