Ellen Kuppersmith
College admissions consultant in Los Angeles for students applying worldwide
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Los Angeles |
| Credentials | College Counseling Certificate, UCLA Extension (2015); NACAC International University Advocate Badge; Member, NACAC; Member, WACAC; Member, HECA; Associate member, IECA |
| Practice | College Kupp |
Ellen Kuppersmith is a college admissions consultant in Los Angeles. She helps students find colleges that fit them and guides them through the whole application process. She has over 18 years of experience in education and college advising. She began in the College Center at LACES, a Los Angeles magnet school. She opened her own practice, College Kupp, in June 2019. She also holds the NACAC International University Advocate Badge, so she can help students apply to universities around the world.
What Ellen helps with
Ellen helps students build college lists, complete applications, and plan for financial aid. She also helps with high school course choices.
- Creating a college list that fits academically and socially
- Completing college applications
- Financial aid
- Choosing high school courses
- Getting the most out of high school
- Applying to universities outside the United States
- Lowering stress for students and parents
- Choosing schools for liberal arts, business, STEM, or performing and visual arts
Who Ellen works with
Ellen works with students who plan to study many kinds of fields, from liberal arts and business to STEM and performing and visual arts. She also works with students who want to apply to universities around the world. Parents are part of the process, and she works to lower stress for them too.
Background and qualifications
Ellen is a Los Angeles native with over 18 years in education and college advising. She started by helping in the College Center at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (LACES). She finished a College Counseling Certificate at UCLA Extension in June 2015. In June 2019 she started College Kupp. She belongs to NACAC, WACAC, and HECA, and is an associate member of IECA. She was HECA College Fair Co-Chair from 2019 to 2023.
Ellen Kuppersmith pricing
Programs and services
- College list building
- Application support
- Financial aid help
- High school course selection guidance
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The CoachVouch take
Holds the NACAC International University Advocate Badge, which supports students applying to universities worldwide.
Best for students who want hands-on help with the full college application process, including options abroad.
Common questions
How much does Ellen Kuppersmith charge?
Coaching with Ellen runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ellen Kuppersmith help with?
Ellen Kuppersmith helps with creating a college list that fits academically and socially, completing college applications, financial aid and choosing high school courses.
Is Ellen Kuppersmith certified?
Ellen Kuppersmith lists: College Counseling Certificate, UCLA Extension (2015); NACAC International University Advocate Badge; Member, NACAC; Member, WACAC; Member, HECA; Associate member, IECA.
Does Ellen Kuppersmith help students apply to universities outside the United States?
Yes. She holds the NACAC International University Advocate Badge and can help students who want to apply to universities all over the world.
Does Ellen Kuppersmith help with high school planning?
Yes. She helps with high school course selection and with getting the most out of the high school experience.
How do I contact Ellen Kuppersmith?
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