Elisabeth Marksteiner
Independent college admissions counselor with international school experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Practice | EKMEC |
Elisabeth Marksteiner is an independent college admissions counselor who works with individual students. She spent 27 years in Switzerland as a teacher, a management consultant, and then a college counselor at an international school from 2007 to 2017. She helps students weigh options across continents, from moving abroad to staying close to home. She also advises schools and runs workshops with universities. Her practice is called EKMEC.
What Elisabeth helps with
Elisabeth helps students pick colleges that fit their circumstances, whether at home or on another continent. She also helps them find their own voice to describe their goals.
- Choosing which continents to consider for college
- Deciding between studying abroad and staying close to home
- Finding colleges that fit a student's interests
- Researching schools in depth
- Writing in a student's own voice about their dreams
Who Elisabeth works with
Elisabeth works with individual students who are deciding where to apply. Some want to move to another continent. Others want to stay near home. She also advises schools and runs workshops with universities.
Background and qualifications
Elisabeth spent 27 years in Switzerland. She worked as a teacher and as a management consultant. She then returned to college counseling at an international school, where she worked from 2007 to 2017. In 2017 she moved into independent counseling. Today she works with individual students, advises schools, and runs workshops with universities. She quizzes students closely about their interests to find the right fit.
Elisabeth Marksteiner pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one counseling for students
- School advising
- Workshops with universities
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The CoachVouch take
She has worked as a teacher, a management consultant, and an international school college counselor, and advises students on which continents to consider.
Best for students weighing university options across different continents who want a good fit.
Common questions
How much does Elisabeth Marksteiner charge?
Coaching with Elisabeth runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Elisabeth Marksteiner help with?
Elisabeth Marksteiner helps with choosing which continents to consider for college, deciding between studying abroad and staying close to home, finding colleges that fit a student's interests and researching schools in depth.
Does Elisabeth Marksteiner help students who want to study on another continent?
Yes. She advises students on which continents to consider. She also helps those who prefer to stay close to home.
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