Elizabeth Brotman
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Marin County, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | Member, Higher Education Consultants Association |
| Practice | Hawthorn College Advisors |
Elizabeth Brotman is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents through the college process. She runs Hawthorn College Advisors with a partner, Janet, and serves Marin County, the San Francisco Bay area, and beyond. She has guided over 100 families. Her work includes student athletes and visual and performing arts applicants. She has given presentations for arts applicants and built a curriculum and webinar for them.
What Elizabeth helps with
Elizabeth guides students from the first steps of exploring colleges to a final decision. She also helps families stay calm during the process.
- Self-exploration before choosing colleges
- Academic planning
- Building a balanced college list
- Researching colleges
- Reviewing college essays
- Completing the application process
- Applying as a student athlete
- Preparing arts and performing arts applications
Who Elizabeth works with
Elizabeth works with high school students and their parents. Her clients include student athletes and students in the visual and performing arts. She has worked with over 100 families. Packages are set by the student's current grade level, starting with 10th grade.
How Elizabeth works
The practice builds a personal college plan for each student. The plan matches the student's interests, goals, and values. Students follow a multi-step process that ends in a well researched and balanced college list and a final college decision. The firm uses industry recognized software with an online dashboard that students can open at any time. Service packages depend on the student's grade level.
Background and qualifications
Elizabeth is an independent college consultant and a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association. She has worked with over 100 families on the college process. Her students have included athletes and visual and performing arts applicants. She has given presentations to arts applicants and created a detailed curriculum and webinar for them. She runs Hawthorn College Advisors with Janet.
Elizabeth Brotman pricing
Programs and services
- Grade-level college advising packages
- Complimentary consultation
- Online student dashboard
Elizabeth Brotman reviews
The CoachVouch take
Has built a curriculum and webinar specifically for visual and performing arts applicants.
Best for students and parents in the Bay area who want help with a college list, essays, or an arts or athletic application.
Common questions
How much does Elizabeth Brotman charge?
Coaching with Elizabeth runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Elizabeth from this page for an exact quote.
What does Elizabeth Brotman help with?
Elizabeth Brotman helps with self-exploration before choosing colleges, academic planning, building a balanced college list and researching colleges.
Is Elizabeth Brotman certified?
Elizabeth Brotman lists: Member, Higher Education Consultants Association.
Does Elizabeth Brotman work with arts applicants?
Yes. She has worked with visual and performing arts students. She has also given presentations and built a curriculum and webinar for these applicants.
Where does Hawthorn College Advisors work?
The practice serves Marin County, the San Francisco Bay area, and beyond.
How do I contact Elizabeth Brotman?
Send Elizabeth a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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