Gerene Keesler
College admissions consultant for high school students in Tampa, Florida
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Practice | Admissions Untangled |
Gerene Keesler is an independent college admissions consultant in Tampa, Florida. She runs Admissions Untangled and helps students in 9th to 12th grade and their parents plan for college. Her work covers college list building, essay editing, summer program search, and career and major exploration. She is a professional member of IECA. She works in both English and Spanish, and she is known for close attention to detail.
What Gerene helps with
Gerene helps students plan the high school years and get through the college application process. She also helps families with final decisions after acceptance.
- Building a list of best-fit colleges
- Choosing high school courses and extracurriculars
- Creating a testing plan
- Editing college application essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Finding summer programs
- Exploring careers and majors
- Understanding early action, early decision and regular decision
Who Gerene works with
Gerene works with students in 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade and with their parents. She starts early with students who want to plan their courses and activities. She also helps seniors who are ready to apply and choose a school.
How Gerene works
Gerene starts by reviewing the student's transcript, test scores, activities, athletics, volunteer work and special talents. She interviews the student and family to set a strategy for the application process. She then builds a timeline and a testing plan. Next she creates a best-fit school list with a range of admission difficulty. She guides the essay process from topic ideas to proofreading, and she helps students prepare for interviews.
Background and qualifications
Gerene Keesler is an independent educational consultant in Tampa, Florida. She is a professional member of IECA. She runs Admissions Untangled, a college admissions counseling practice. Her work includes college list building, essay editing, summer program search, and career and major exploration. She speaks and writes in English and Spanish.
Gerene Keesler pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling for grades 9 to 12
- Pre-application services
- Application, essay and interview prep
- Final decision support
- Free 30 minute consultation
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The CoachVouch take
She guides students from 9th grade through the final college decision and can work in English and Spanish.
Best for high school students and parents who want help from early planning through the final college choice.
Common questions
How much does Gerene Keesler charge?
Coaching with Gerene runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Gerene Keesler help with?
Gerene Keesler helps with building a list of best-fit colleges, choosing high school courses and extracurriculars, creating a testing plan and editing college application essays.
Is Gerene Keesler certified?
Gerene Keesler lists: IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant.
Does Gerene Keesler help with financial aid and scholarships?
Yes. She discusses financial aid options and helps students search and apply for scholarships.
Can Gerene help with waitlists?
Yes. She assists with waitlist and appeals processes when needed.
How do I contact Gerene Keesler?
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