Gloria Tenenbown
College admissions consultant for students in Houston and beyond
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysMBA admissionsMedical school admissionsGrad school and PhDAthletic recruitingArts and portfolioFinancial aid and scholarshipsResume and LinkedInNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students, Parents, Athletes and Creatives |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Member of HECA; Member of a Houston IEC group |
| Experience | 18 years coaching |
Gloria Tenenbown is an admissions consultant who helps students with college and graduate school applications. She has worked with students for over 18 years and has helped hundreds with college counseling. In the 2019-20 season she finished work with 20 students, including two applying to medical school and two applying to MBA programs. She built her practice only on client referrals. She also taught speech and drama at The Kinkaid School.
What Gloria helps with
Gloria helps students plan for college from freshman year through senior year. She also advises on graduate school and scholarships.
- Choosing a college based on fit
- Guidance on applications and essays
- High school course selection
- Finding summer programs and internships
- Reviewing resumes
- Preparing for arts auditions and supplements
- Athletic recruiting advice
- Applying to MBA, MD, DO and PA programs
Who Gloria works with
Gloria works with students at public and private schools in Houston, New York, California and across Texas. She takes 10 to 15 seniors each year. She also meets twice a year with 10 juniors, 10 sophomores and a few freshmen. She takes one or two pro bono students each year.
How Gloria works
Gloria bills by the hour instead of selling packages, since each student has different needs. Clients sign a letter of agreement that lists the student's responsibilities. They can stop at any time. She wants students to own the process, and she acts as a guide and instructor. Her approach draws on several fields and brings parents in as resources. She starts with a personality and interest assessment. She meets younger students twice a year.
Background and qualifications
Gloria has worked with students for over 18 years and has built her practice on referrals. Before that, she taught speech and drama privately and at The Kinkaid School. She was Director of Kinkaid Summer Courses and Camps, where she built the curriculum, hired teachers and ran marketing. She served as ISAS Conference Chair in 1996 and has led workshops on presentation skills. She works with colleagues from HECA and a Houston IEC group. She is mentoring an associate who is a Certified Speech Pathologist and former University of Houston teacher.
Gloria Tenenbown pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly one-on-one advising
- Personality and interest assessment
- Graduate school advising
- Pro bono spots for referred students
- Free talks at schools and organizations
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The CoachVouch take
Gloria formerly ran Kinkaid's summer courses and camps, and she offers free talks at schools and educational groups each year.
Best for families who want long-term, hourly college planning that starts in the early high school years.
Common questions
How much does Gloria Tenenbown charge?
Coaching with Gloria runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Gloria from this page for an exact quote.
What does Gloria Tenenbown help with?
Gloria Tenenbown helps with choosing a college based on fit, guidance on applications and essays, high school course selection and finding summer programs and internships.
Is Gloria Tenenbown certified?
Gloria Tenenbown lists: Member of HECA; Member of a Houston IEC group.
Does Gloria help with graduate school applications?
Yes. She advises on MBA, MD, DO and PA programs. In the 2019-20 season, two of her students applied to medical school and two to MBA programs.
Does Gloria help students with athletics or the arts?
Yes. She advises on athletic recruiting. She also helps with fine arts and performing arts supplements and audition prep.
How do I contact Gloria Tenenbown?
Send Gloria a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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