Deb Felix
College, high school and MBA admissions consultant in Wellfleet, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | Wellfleet, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Doctorate (referred to as Dr. Felix) |
| Practice | Felix Educational Consulting |
Deb Felix is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college, high school and MBA admissions. She is a former Ivy League Dean of Admissions, so she knows how admissions officers read applications. She works from Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Her advice has been quoted in the New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, CNBC and the Washington Post. She leads clients through each step of the application process.
What Deb helps with
Deb helps applicants and families who feel lost in a changing admissions process. She answers questions about schools, tests, activities, essays and interviews.
- Choosing which schools to apply to
- Deciding which standardized tests to take and when
- Picking activities and summer plans
- Choosing recommenders and helping teachers write strong recommendations
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Choosing essay topics and avoiding off-limits ones
- Explaining a unique situation in an application
- Understanding what admissions officers look for
Who Deb works with
Deb works with students and parents applying to college, high school and MBA programs. Her clients are applicants and families who are confused by how admissions works today and want clear answers about each step.
Background and qualifications
Deb Felix is a former Ivy League Dean of Admissions. She now runs Felix Educational Consulting as an independent educational consultant. She is a professional member of the IECA. Clients use her insight into how admissions committees think to build stronger applications. Media outlets including the New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, CNBC and the Washington Post have quoted her.
Deb Felix pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting
- High school admissions consulting
- MBA admissions consulting
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She is a former Ivy League Dean of Admissions who shows clients how admissions officers think.
Best for students and parents who want guidance from a former admissions dean on college, high school or MBA applications.
Common questions
How much does Deb Felix charge?
Coaching with Deb runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Deb from this page for an exact quote.
What does Deb Felix help with?
Deb Felix helps with choosing which schools to apply to, deciding which standardized tests to take and when, picking activities and summer plans and choosing recommenders and helping teachers write strong recommendations.
Is Deb Felix certified?
Deb Felix lists: IECA Professional member; Doctorate (referred to as Dr. Felix).
Has Deb Felix worked in admissions herself?
Yes. She is a former Ivy League Dean of Admissions.
How do I contact Deb Felix?
Send Deb a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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