Eleanora Ferrante
College admissions advisor and career counselor in South Huntington, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | South Huntington, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Certified Gallup Strengths Coach; College Admissions Specialist certificate (2017); MBA, Hofstra University; BA in Mathematics, Cornell University |
| Practice | Square Peg Square Hole Coaching |
Eleanora Ferrante is a college admissions advisor and career counselor who helps students, parents and career seekers find the right fit. She founded Square Peg Square Hole Coaching on Long Island after earning a College Admissions Specialist certificate in 2017. She is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and a former vice president at Chase Manhattan Bank. She also volunteered as a Cornell University admissions liaison. She builds every plan around each client's strengths.
What Eleanora helps with
Eleanora helps students build college applications and helps adults choose or change careers. Her work centers on finding each person's strengths and matching them to a school or a job.
- Building a targeted college list
- Writing college application essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Finding the right career path
- Writing resumes and cover letters
- Preparing for job interviews
- Relaunching a career as an experienced professional
Who Eleanora works with
Eleanora works with high school students and their parents on college applications. She also works with new career seekers and experienced professionals who want to relaunch their careers. She runs workshops and presentations for corporate clients as well.
How Eleanora works
Eleanora builds her work around Gallup strengths. She is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach, so she helps clients name their strengths and use them to pick a college or career. She plans the big picture, such as a targeted college list. She also checks the small details in essays, applications, cover letters and resumes. Her professional network across the region helps with career introductions.
Background and qualifications
Eleanora spent years in consumer-oriented roles. She worked in retail banking and operations at Chase Manhattan Bank and rose to vice president. She then moved into consulting. She also did decades of volunteer work, including serving as a Cornell University admissions liaison. That work led to a College Admissions Specialist certificate in 2017 and the start of her business. She holds a BA in Mathematics from Cornell, an MBA from Hofstra University and a Master of Arts in Theology. She is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach.
Eleanora Ferrante pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions advising
- Career counseling
- Corporate workshops and presentations
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The CoachVouch take
Eleanora is a former Chase Manhattan Bank vice president who is also a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and Cornell admissions liaison.
Best for high school students and career changers who want a plan built on their strengths.
Common questions
How much does Eleanora Ferrante charge?
Coaching with Eleanora runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Eleanora from this page for an exact quote.
What does Eleanora Ferrante help with?
Eleanora Ferrante helps with building a targeted college list, writing college application essays, preparing for college interviews and finding the right career path.
Is Eleanora Ferrante certified?
Eleanora Ferrante lists: IECA Professional member; Certified Gallup Strengths Coach; College Admissions Specialist certificate (2017); MBA, Hofstra University; BA in Mathematics, Cornell University.
What college help does Eleanora offer?
She helps clients build a targeted college list, write essays and prepare for interviews.
How do I contact Eleanora Ferrante?
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