Dana Kanfer
College admissions consultant for high school students in Tampa, Florida
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Kanfer College Consulting, LLC |
Dana Kanfer is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. She runs Kanfer College Consulting in Tampa, Florida. Her work covers the high school years, college applications, and finding colleges that fit a student academically, socially, and financially. She is a Professional member of the IECA. Dana also has a page on her site about food allergies.
What Dana helps with
Dana helps students and parents handle the high school years and the college application process. She aims for a good fit in academics, social life, and cost.
- Understanding how college admissions is changing
- Making the most of the high school years
- Choosing high school classes
- Writing strong college applications
- Developing college essay ideas
- Building an application resume for different colleges
- Finding best fit colleges academically, socially, and financially
Who Dana works with
Dana works with high school students and their parents. Her clients include students applying to colleges in Florida and other states, and families who want current guidance on the process. Some families come back to work with her again for a younger child.
Background and qualifications
Dana Kanfer is an independent educational consultant based in Tampa, Florida. She leads Kanfer College Consulting, LLC. She is a Professional member of the IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Her work covers the full path from high school planning to college applications and final college choice.
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The CoachVouch take
Dana guides families through both high school planning and college applications, with a focus on colleges that fit a student academically, socially, and financially.
Best for high school students and parents who want help with applications, essays, and finding a good fit college.
Common questions
How much does Dana Kanfer charge?
Coaching with Dana runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Dana Kanfer help with?
Dana Kanfer helps with understanding how college admissions is changing, making the most of the high school years, choosing high school classes and writing strong college applications.
Is Dana Kanfer certified?
Dana Kanfer lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Dana Kanfer help with high school planning as well as applications?
Yes. She helps families make the most of the high school years, including advice on class choices, along with the college application process.
How do I contact Dana Kanfer?
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