Janet Loren, admissions consultant in North Bergen

Janet Loren

College admissions counselor in Bergen County, New Jersey

Admissions ConsultantNorth Bergen, New Jersey, United States$150 to $240 an hour
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Hourly rate range$150 to $240 an hour
Focus areas
Works withStudents, Parents and Teens
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Based inNorth Bergen, New Jersey, United States
CredentialsCertified Educational Planner; IECA member
Experience30 years coaching
PracticePearl Glassman Educational Counseling

Janet Loren is a Certified Educational Planner who helps teens and their parents choose a college and get through admissions. She has advised families in Bergen County, New Jersey and beyond for over 30 years. Her practice, Pearl Glassman Educational Counseling, matches each student to schools by social, academic, financial and location fit. She also guides families toward programs that suit different learning styles, including special education placement.

What Janet helps with

Janet helps families find colleges that fit a student's goals, budget and personality. She also helps them lower the stress of the admissions process.

  • Finding colleges that fit academically, socially, financially and geographically
  • Matching college choices to career goals
  • Applying to the most selective colleges
  • Supporting late bloomers through admissions
  • Finding financial aid opportunities
  • Placing students with learning differences in suitable programs
  • Planning for students with a special talent
  • Arranging educational accommodations

Who Janet works with

Janet works with teens and their parents. Her clients include students aiming for highly selective colleges and late bloomers. She also serves students with a special talent and students who need educational accommodations or special education placement.

Background and qualifications

Janet Loren is a Certified Educational Planner and a member of IECA. She has run an independent college advising practice for over 30 years. Her practice serves adolescents and their parents in Bergen County, New Jersey and beyond. It is based in North Bergen, New Jersey.

Janet Loren pricing

Hourly rate range
$150 to $240 an hour

Programs and services

  • College admissions counseling
  • Financial aid counseling
  • Special education placement guidance
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Janet has advised families for over 30 years and also guides students to programs that fit different learning styles, including special education placement.

Best for New Jersey families who want help finding a college that fits a student's learning style, budget and goals.

Common questions

How much does Janet Loren charge?

Coaching with Janet runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Janet from this page for an exact quote.

What does Janet Loren help with?

Janet Loren helps with finding colleges that fit academically, socially, financially and geographically, matching college choices to career goals, applying to the most selective colleges and supporting late bloomers through admissions.

Is Janet Loren certified?

Janet Loren lists: Certified Educational Planner; IECA member.

Does Janet Loren help students with learning differences?

Yes. She guides families to college programs that suit different learning styles, including special education placement.

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