Chris Bell
College admissions consultant in Boulder, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Boulder, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Master of Science, Student Affairs in Higher Education; AICEP Commissioner; IECA Professional Member; HECA member |
| Practice | Bell College Consulting LLC |
Chris Bell is an independent college admissions consultant in Boulder, Colorado. He runs Bell College Consulting and works with students and parents on college planning. Chris is the primary counselor for every student, so clients work with him directly. He is a Certified Educational Planner and sits on the AICEP Commission on Credentialing. He also teaches on the faculty of the IECA Summer Training Institute.
What Chris helps with
Chris helps students plan for college from the first step of self-discovery through the application itself.
- Getting to know yourself before choosing colleges
- Finding the right college fit
- Completing the Common App
- Presenting yourself well in applications
- Planning the full college admissions process
Who Chris works with
Chris works with students and their parents on the whole college admissions process. Every student works with him as their main counselor.
Background and qualifications
Chris Bell holds a Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education. This degree covers college admissions and student counseling. He is a Certified Educational Planner, a credential from AICEP. He serves as a Commissioner on the AICEP Commission on Credentialing. In IECA, he is a Professional Member, webinar co-host, and Summer Training Institute faculty member. He also received the IECA Making a Difference award. He works with outside experts, including higher education researcher Dr. Michele Moses, essay specialists, former admissions officers, and career counselors.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions counseling
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The CoachVouch take
Chris is the primary counselor for every student and also serves on the AICEP Commission on Credentialing.
Best for students and parents who want one lead counselor for the whole college planning process.
Common questions
How much does Chris Bell charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Chris Bell help with?
Chris Bell helps with getting to know yourself before choosing colleges, finding the right college fit, completing the Common App and presenting yourself well in applications.
Is Chris Bell certified?
Chris Bell lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Master of Science, Student Affairs in Higher Education; AICEP Commissioner; IECA Professional Member; HECA member.
Does Chris Bell work with every student himself?
Yes. Chris is the primary college admissions counselor for every student at Bell College Consulting.
Does Chris work with other experts?
Yes. He works with a higher education researcher, essay specialists, former admissions officers, student affairs professionals, and career counselors.
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