
Ilene Rosen
College and medical school admissions consultant in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, UC Irvine; Summer Training Institute, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Master's Degree in Education; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | InsightEd/InsightMed Educational Consulting |
Ilene Rosen is an independent educational consultant in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. She helps students and parents with college admissions, college essays, and medical school applications. She runs InsightEd and InsightMed and keeps a smaller practice so each student gets individual attention. She holds a Master's Degree in Education and a UC Irvine certificate in independent educational consulting. She is an IECA Professional member and has guided her own three children through the process.
What Ilene helps with
Ilene works with high school students on planning, college choice, essays, and applications. She also advises on medical school applications and coaches teens and young adults.
- Academic planning for high school students
- College selection
- College application strategy
- Common App essay coaching
- College interview preparation
- Medical school application advising
- Teen and young adult coaching
- Reducing stress in the admissions process
Who Ilene works with
Ilene works with high school students and their parents through the college search and application process. She also advises students applying to medical school. She supports teens and young adults, and she works with the whole family as a steady source of support.
Background and qualifications
Ilene Rosen holds a Master's Degree in Education and a certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from UC Irvine. She also completed the Summer Training Institute offered by the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), where she is a Professional member. She keeps up with ongoing training on current admissions trends. She also went through the admissions process with her own three children. She runs a smaller practice in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
Ilene Rosen pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling
- College essay coaching
- Common App essay coaching
- Medical school application advising
- Teen and young adult coaching
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Ilene keeps a smaller practice on purpose so she can build a close relationship with each student and their family.
Best for high school students and parents who want personal, one-on-one help with college or medical school applications.
Common questions
How much does Ilene Rosen charge?
Coaching with Ilene runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Ilene from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ilene Rosen help with?
Ilene Rosen helps with academic planning for high school students, college selection, college application strategy and common App essay coaching.
Is Ilene Rosen certified?
Ilene Rosen lists: Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, UC Irvine; Summer Training Institute, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Master's Degree in Education; IECA Professional member.
Does Ilene Rosen help with medical school applications?
Yes. She offers medical school application advising through InsightMed, alongside her college counseling and essay coaching.
How do I contact Ilene Rosen?
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