Eva Gelman
Independent college admissions consultant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | College Quest |
Eva Gelman is an independent college admissions consultant in Pittsburgh. She helps students and parents plan for college and apply. Since 1991, she has guided thousands of students. Before starting College Quest, she worked at Carnegie Mellon University and Sewickley Academy. She also runs college planning support for employers and group settings. Her work covers every step, from high school course choices to the final application.
What Eva helps with
Eva helps students find a college that fits them both in academics and in personal terms. She supports the whole process, from early planning to applying.
- Choosing high school courses
- Planning for standardized testing
- Researching colleges
- Focusing the college search
- Strengthening college applications
- Making clear decisions about where to apply
- Staying on task during the application process
Who Eva works with
Eva works with students and their parents. She also works with groups and with employers who want to offer college planning support to their staff. Her clients include students with wide, varied interests who need help finding a good fit.
Background and qualifications
Eva has guided students through college planning and admissions since 1991. She has worked with thousands of students. Before starting her own practice, she worked at Carnegie Mellon University and Sewickley Academy. She then founded College Quest to give focused, one-on-one support to students, families and employers. She is a member of HECA.
Eva Gelman pricing
Programs and services
- Individual college planning for students and families
- Group college planning sessions
- College planning programs for employers
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Eva offers college planning to employers as well as families, and has worked at both Carnegie Mellon University and Sewickley Academy.
Best for families near Pittsburgh who want personal help finding a college that fits and completing strong applications.
Common questions
How much does Eva Gelman charge?
Coaching with Eva runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Eva from this page for an exact quote.
What does Eva Gelman help with?
Eva Gelman helps with choosing high school courses, planning for standardized testing, researching colleges and focusing the college search.
Is Eva Gelman certified?
Eva Gelman lists: HECA member.
Does Eva Gelman work with employers?
Yes. Eva offers college planning support to employers and in workplace settings, as well as to families and groups.
What parts of the college process does Eva help with?
She helps with high school course choices, standardized testing, researching colleges and preparing applications.
How do I contact Eva Gelman?
Send Eva a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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