Doreen Helmke
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Pine Brook, NJ
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsGrad school and PhDMedical school admissionsLaw school admissionsBoarding and private schoolJob searchInterview coaching |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Pine Brook, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Collegiate Advisory Group |
Doreen Helmke runs Collegiate Advisory Group, an independent educational consulting firm in Pine Brook, New Jersey. She helps students and parents with college admissions, from exploring schools to applying and choosing a best fit. The firm also covers high school selection, graduate, pre-med and law school admissions, career services, tutoring and test prep. Families can choose a full college plan, a junior year plan, or hourly help. Doreen is a member of IECA.
What Doreen helps with
The firm helps students explore, apply to and pick colleges and high schools that fit them. It also supports students who plan to go to graduate, medical or law school.
- Managing the college admissions process
- Choosing a best fit college
- Selecting a private or magnet high school in New Jersey
- Preparing for graduate, pre-med and law school admissions
- Building a student's experience to support medical school applications
- Finding internships and research opportunities
- Networking skills and job interview prep
- Tutoring in advanced high school and college courses
Who Doreen works with
The firm works with high school and college students and their parents. Clients include students starting the college search, families weighing private or magnet high schools in New Jersey, and students who plan to apply to graduate, medical or law school.
How Doreen works
The firm builds a plan around each student's needs. Families can pick a customized comprehensive plan, a junior year plan, or hourly services. The first step is a free introductory session.
Background and qualifications
Doreen Helmke leads Collegiate Advisory Group, an independent educational consultant firm. The team is experienced in the high school, college and graduate admissions process. Doreen is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). The firm also offers career services, tutoring and test prep alongside its admissions work.
Doreen Helmke pricing
Programs and services
- Customized comprehensive college plan
- Junior year plan
- Hourly services
- High school selection
- Graduate, pre-med and law school admissions help
- Career services
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The CoachVouch take
The firm covers high school selection, college, graduate and medical school admissions, plus career help, under one practice.
Best for New Jersey families who want help from high school choice through college and graduate school applications.
Common questions
How much does Doreen Helmke charge?
Coaching with Doreen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Doreen Helmke help with?
Doreen Helmke helps with managing the college admissions process, choosing a best fit college, selecting a private or magnet high school in New Jersey and preparing for graduate, pre-med and law school admissions.
Is Doreen Helmke certified?
Doreen Helmke lists: IECA member.
Does Collegiate Advisory Group help with graduate school?
Yes. The firm helps with graduate, pre-med and law school admissions. It also works with high school and college students to build experiences that support medical school applications.
How do I contact Doreen Helmke?
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