Elisabeth Marksteiner
Independent college admissions consultant for students applying worldwide
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | HECA member; Affiliated Consultant, Council of International Schools |
| Practice | EKMEC |
Elisabeth Marksteiner is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their families apply to universities around the world. She knows the UK, US, Canadian and European systems. She helps students find a university that fits and improve their personal statements, essays and motivation letters.
What Elisabeth helps with
Elisabeth helps students choose where to apply and write strong applications. She looks at ability, motivation, setting and cost.
- Finding the university that fits the student
- Choosing between study options in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Asia and beyond
- Writing UK personal statements
- Writing US college essays
- Writing letters of motivation
- Applying to several countries with different writing styles
- Talking honestly about academic ability and cost
- Understanding equivalent qualifications across countries
Who Elisabeth works with
Elisabeth works with students and their families who are looking at higher education in many countries. Her first question is often which continents the student is considering. She also helps students who apply to more than one country and must write in several different styles.
Background and qualifications
Elisabeth was College Counselor at the International School of Zug and Luzern in Switzerland from August 2006 to July 2017. She advised students and families on higher education options in the UK, USA, Canada, Switzerland, the Netherlands, mainland Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. From 2016 to 2019 she served on the board of the International Association of College Admissions Counseling, as a delegate to the National Association of College Admissions Counseling. She sat on its Government Relations committee, with a focus on Brexit. She is an Affiliated Consultant with the Council of International Schools and helped plan its Global Forum on International Admission and Guidance from 2022 to 2025.
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A former international school college counselor who advises on higher education in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and beyond.
Best for students and families comparing universities in several countries who want honest advice on fit and help with writing.
Common questions
How much does Elisabeth Marksteiner charge?
Coaching with Elisabeth runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Elisabeth from this page for an exact quote.
What does Elisabeth Marksteiner help with?
Elisabeth Marksteiner helps with finding the university that fits the student, choosing between study options in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Asia and beyond, writing UK personal statements and writing US college essays.
Is Elisabeth Marksteiner certified?
Elisabeth Marksteiner lists: HECA member; Affiliated Consultant, Council of International Schools.
Can Elisabeth Marksteiner guarantee entry to Harvard or Oxbridge?
No. She guides students to make informed applications to universities around the world, and she gives honest advice on academic ability and potential.
Does Elisabeth Marksteiner help with applications to more than one country?
Yes. She knows the UK, European, US and Canadian systems and helps with the different writing styles each one asks for.
How do I contact Elisabeth Marksteiner?
Send Elisabeth a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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