Denise Bynum
Independent college admissions consultant for students and parents in Texas
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Independent Education Consultant Certificate, UC Irvine; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); MBA, UT Austin McCombs School of Business; BBA in Marketing, Texas Christian University |
| Practice | Bynum Advising |
Denise Bynum is an independent college admissions consultant who guides students and parents through the college search and application process. She has worked with over 500 students, mostly in Texas, and takes on pro bono students every year. Before consulting, she spent twelve years with the UT Austin McCombs MBA at DFW program and was the first director of the TCU Executive MBA program.
What Denise helps with
Denise guides students through the full college admissions process. She also helps them reflect on their own goals and interests.
- Building a college list
- Working through the application process
- Reflecting on personal goals, interests and strengths
- Preparing for college
- Reducing stress during admissions
Who Denise works with
Denise works with high school students and their parents. Most of her clients live in Texas, and a handful come from across the country. She also takes on pro bono students every year.
Background and qualifications
Denise has been an independent educational consultant for over a decade. Before that, she spent twelve years with the UT Austin McCombs MBA at DFW program. She was also the first director of the TCU Executive MBA program. She started her career in manufacturing and sales. She earned an MBA from UT Austin McCombs in 2001 and a BBA in Marketing from Texas Christian University in 1990. She holds an Independent Education Consultant Certificate from UC Irvine. She is a member of HECA and NACAC.
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Programs and services
- Pro bono work with students each year
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The CoachVouch take
Denise spent twelve years in MBA program leadership at UT Austin McCombs before becoming an admissions consultant.
Best for Texas high school students and parents who want guidance from a consultant with a higher education background.
Common questions
How much does Denise Bynum charge?
Coaching with Denise runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Denise from this page for an exact quote.
What does Denise Bynum help with?
Denise Bynum helps with building a college list, working through the application process, reflecting on personal goals, interests and strengths and preparing for college.
Is Denise Bynum certified?
Denise Bynum lists: Independent Education Consultant Certificate, UC Irvine; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); MBA, UT Austin McCombs School of Business; BBA in Marketing, Texas Christian University.
Does Denise Bynum work with students outside Texas?
Yes. Most of her students are in Texas, but a handful come from across the country.
Does Denise Bynum take pro bono students?
Yes. She works with pro bono students every year.
How do I contact Denise Bynum?
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