Demetra Tzevelekos
College admissions consultant for international high school students and families
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | Certified IB HL and SL English Examiner; HECA member; Independent college consultant |
| Practice | Ariston College Admission Experts |
Demetra Tzevelekos is an independent college admissions consultant who helps international high school students and their parents. She runs Ariston College Admission Experts. She guides families through the whole process, from choosing high school courses to weighing final offers. She is a certified IB HL and SL English Examiner, so she knows IB coursework well. She also helps with SAT, ACT, IELTS and TOEFL prep, essays, and transfer applications.
What Demetra helps with
She works with students on building a strong academic record and a clear path to college. She stays with the family from early high school through the final decision.
- Choosing courses based on strengths, interests and university goals
- Making up for academic weaknesses
- Building a testing timetable for SAT, ACT, IELTS and TOEFL
- Writing college essays and personal statements in the student's own voice
- Building extracurricular activities and finding summer programs
- Planning college visits and preparing for interviews
- Finding financial aid, scholarships and grants
- Comparing admission offers and making the final choice
Who Demetra works with
Demetra works with international high school students and their parents. She starts with students in early high school, including Grade 9, and follows them to the final decision. She also helps transfer applicants. Her students often study in IB courses and need help with English-language tests.
How Demetra works
Demetra covers the process from A to Z. She sets a customized testing timetable and study schedules. She suggests starting the PSAT in Grade 9 and SAT or ACT prep by the end of Grade 10. She helps students start a resume, plan college tours and choose summer programs. Near the end, she gives a full review and feedback on the application, and she edits the final personal statement.
Background and qualifications
Demetra is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She is a certified IB HL and SL English Examiner. This gives her direct insight into IB courses, coursework and writing standards. She runs Ariston College Admission Experts, where she guides families through the college application process. Her work covers academic advising, test prep planning, essay guidance, interview prep and help judging admission offers.
Demetra Tzevelekos pricing
Programs and services
- Full college application guidance from A to Z
- SAT, ACT, IELTS and TOEFL prep planning
- College essay guidance and professional editing
- College visit and interview preparation
- Transfer applicant support
Demetra Tzevelekos reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a certified IB HL and SL English Examiner who also guides families through the full college application process.
Best for international and IB students who want help from Grade 9 through the final college decision.
Common questions
How much does Demetra Tzevelekos charge?
Coaching with Demetra runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Demetra Tzevelekos help with?
Demetra Tzevelekos helps with choosing courses based on strengths, interests and university goals, making up for academic weaknesses, building a testing timetable for SAT, ACT, IELTS and TOEFL and writing college essays and personal statements in the student's own voice.
Is Demetra Tzevelekos certified?
Demetra Tzevelekos lists: Certified IB HL and SL English Examiner; HECA member; Independent college consultant.
Does Demetra help with English language tests?
Yes. She helps students prepare for IELTS and TOEFL, along with the SAT and ACT.
How do I contact Demetra Tzevelekos?
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