Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes
College admissions consultant for US and international university applications
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | Member, International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC); Member, Western Association for College Admissions Counseling (WACAC); Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC); Associate member, Independent Education Consultants Association (IECA) |
| Practice | Global College Advisers |
Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes is a college admissions consultant and the founder of Global College Advisers. She helps students find and apply to colleges in the United States and around the world. She grew up in Germany, and that shapes her focus on education that is affordable and open to all. She builds college lists that fit a student's academics, social needs and family budget. She also coaches first-generation and underserved students through two community organizations.
What Cornelia helps with
Cornelia helps students choose and apply to colleges in the US and abroad. She also helps families keep the cost of college in view.
- Building a college list in the USA and abroad
- Choosing a major and exploring careers
- Planning an application strategy
- Writing essays, personal statements and motivation letters
- Tracking international deadlines and requirements
- Finding colleges that fit the family budget
- Moving into college life
Who Cornelia works with
Cornelia works with students and their families who are applying to colleges in the United States, abroad, or both. She also coaches first-generation and underserved students as a college coach for Matchlighters and ScholarMatch.
Background and qualifications
Cornelia founded Global College Advisers, LLC. She grew up in Germany, where education is free for everyone, including international students. She now helps students look at colleges in the USA and in many other countries. She is a member of IACAC, WACAC, HECA and NACAC. She is also an associate member of IECA. She serves as a college coach for the community organizations Matchlighters and ScholarMatch.
Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes pricing
Programs and services
- College list building
- Application strategy
- Essay and personal statement guidance
- International timeline coordination
- Transition to college support
Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes reviews
The CoachVouch take
She adds international universities to each student's college list, including options in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Japan.
Best for families who want to compare US and international colleges and keep costs in check.
Common questions
How much does Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes charge?
Coaching with Cornelia runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Cornelia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes help with?
Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes helps with building a college list in the USA and abroad, choosing a major and exploring careers, planning an application strategy and writing essays, personal statements and motivation letters.
Is Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes certified?
Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes lists: Member, International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC); Member, Western Association for College Admissions Counseling (WACAC); Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC); Associate member, Independent Education Consultants Association (IECA).
Does Cornelia help with colleges outside the United States?
Yes. She helps students apply to colleges in the USA, internationally, or both. She covers countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, France, Denmark, Sweden, the Czech Republic, the UK and Japan.
Does Cornelia work with first-generation students?
Yes. She supports first-generation and underserved students as a college coach for Matchlighters and ScholarMatch.
How do I contact Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes?
Send Cornelia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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