Greta Duran
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Allen, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Allen, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Certified College Advisor (CCA); Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Independent Educational Consultant certificate, University of California, Irvine; Member, National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC); Member, Texas Association for College Admissions Counseling (TACAC); Bachelor's degree, University of Pennsylvania |
| Practice | College Fit Admissions, LLC |
Greta Duran is an independent educational consultant who guides students and parents through the college admissions process. She founded College Fit Admissions, LLC in Allen, Texas. Her work centers on finding a school where the student will thrive. She visits 15 to 20 campuses every year and uses what she sees to build balanced college lists. She also led a group of more than thirty consultants across the western U.S. as a HECA Regional Coordinator.
What Greta helps with
Greta helps students plan for college and find schools that suit them. She works with parents too, so they stay informed along the way.
- Building a balanced list of right fit colleges
- Reviewing transcripts and test results
- Choosing high school courses
- Planning extracurricular and summer activities
- Finding strengths and interests through surveys and aptitude testing
- Estimating financial aid and financial need
- Staying organized through the admissions process
Who Greta works with
Greta works with high school students who are planning for college. She also works with their parents, who get updates on progress throughout the process.
How Greta works
Greta begins with a free first consultation to talk about her role, the family's goals and what to expect. Students and parents get password-protected access to GuidedPath, a college planning tool that keeps the student organized and keeps parents up to date. She uses surveys, aptitude testing and financial aid estimators to assess skills, interests and financial need. Then she researches schools and builds a personalized, balanced list that puts right fit first.
Background and qualifications
Greta is a Certified College Advisor and an Independent Educational Consultant. She founded College Fit Admissions, LLC. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, combining her interests in writing and psychology. She completed the Independent Educational Consultant certificate program at the University of California, Irvine. She is a Professional Member of IECA and belongs to NACAC and TACAC. For many years she was a Regional Coordinator for HECA. She has also held leadership roles on education boards and committees in Texas and Pennsylvania.
Greta Duran pricing
Programs and services
- Complimentary initial consultation
- Comprehensive packages
- Hourly options
- College list research and planning
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The CoachVouch take
Visits 15 to 20 college campuses every year and uses those visits to build each student's college list.
Best for families who want a right fit college list and a clear plan for the admissions process.
Common questions
How much does Greta Duran charge?
Coaching with Greta runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Greta from this page for an exact quote.
What does Greta Duran help with?
Greta Duran helps with building a balanced list of right fit colleges, reviewing transcripts and test results, choosing high school courses and planning extracurricular and summer activities.
Is Greta Duran certified?
Greta Duran lists: Certified College Advisor (CCA); Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Independent Educational Consultant certificate, University of California, Irvine; Member, National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC); Member, Texas Association for College Admissions Counseling (TACAC); Bachelor's degree, University of Pennsylvania.
How does Greta choose colleges for students?
She reviews the student's records, interests and financial need. She also draws on the 15 to 20 campuses she visits each year to build a balanced list.
How do I contact Greta Duran?
Send Greta a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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