Ibrahim Firat
College and private school admissions consultant in Houston, Texas
| Rate | $50 to $650 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Firat Education |
Ibrahim Firat is an independent educational consultant in Houston, Texas. Ibrahim runs Firat Education, which helps students and parents with college admissions, private school admissions, test prep and tutoring. The firm has worked in educational consulting since 2008. Families start with a one hour Roadmap session, an intake questionnaire and a baseline test analysis. Services run by Zoom and in person, for students from elementary school through graduate school.
What Ibrahim helps with
Firat Education helps families plan school and college paths. It also covers test prep and academic support.
- Planning the full college application process
- Private and independent school placement
- College essay coaching
- College and career assessment
- Preparing for the SAT, ACT and ISEE
- Preparing for graduate tests like the GRE, GMAT, MCAT and LSAT
- Academic coaching and tutoring
- Dealing with waitlists and alternatives
Who Ibrahim works with
The firm works with students from elementary school through graduate school, and with their parents. Many families begin in elementary or middle school and stay through college. It also helps families who are new to Houston, and families across the country and abroad.
How Ibrahim works
Every family starts with the Firat Assessment and Roadmap. It has a one hour session with an educational consultant, a detailed intake questionnaire, and a baseline test analysis in ISEE, ACT, SAT, GRE or GMAT. The family then gets a personalized, no obligation plan. Private school admissions follow a process called the FIRAT Fit Method. Services are added to fit the student's needs.
Background and qualifications
Ibrahim Firat founded Firat Education in 2008 and works as an independent educational consultant in Houston, Texas. Ibrahim is a Professional member of the IECA. The firm combines test prep, college consulting, private school admissions and academic support in one plan. It serves families nationwide and abroad, by Zoom and in person.
Ibrahim Firat pricing
Programs and services
- Firat Assessment and Roadmap
- College consulting
- College and career assessment
- College essay coaching
- Private school admissions
- Test prep for SAT, ACT, ISEE, GRE, GMAT, MCAT and LSAT
Ibrahim Firat reviews
The CoachVouch take
Firat Education combines test prep, college consulting, private school admissions and tutoring in one plan, and has done so since 2008.
Best for families who want one plan covering testing, school admissions and academic support from an early age.
Ibrahim's rate sits above the range most admissions consultants charge ($70 to $220 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Ibrahim Firat charge?
Ibrahim Firat's rate is $50 to $650 per session.
What does Ibrahim Firat help with?
Ibrahim Firat helps with planning the full college application process, private and independent school placement, college essay coaching and college and career assessment.
Does Ibrahim Firat coach online?
Ibrahim is based in Houston, Texas, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Ibrahim Firat certified?
Ibrahim Firat lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Firat Education work with families outside Houston?
Yes. The firm serves families nationwide and abroad by Zoom, and also meets in person.
How does a family get started with Firat Education?
Families begin with the Roadmap. It includes a one hour session, an intake questionnaire and a baseline test analysis.
How do I contact Ibrahim Firat?
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