Jennifer Harmeling
College admissions consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Certificate in College Guidance, Teachers College, Columbia University; Certified College Essay Coach, WOW Writing; Rice University graduate, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa |
| Practice | Aspire Guidance LLC |
Jennifer Harmeling is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She founded Aspire Guidance LLC in Charlotte, North Carolina, and serves clients across the United States. Before this work, she spent six years in independent school admissions. She also has a corporate background in investment banking, finance, marketing and strategy. She holds an MBA from Wharton and is a certified college essay coach.
What Jennifer helps with
Jennifer helps students plan early for their education goals. She also helps them choose schools that fit them well.
- Planning early for college admissions
- Building a strategy around each student's goals
- Choosing right-fit schools
- Writing college essays
- Guiding parents through the admissions process
Who Jennifer works with
Jennifer works with students and their parents. The intake process asks for the student's grade and school, so families can reach out at different stages. She serves clients throughout the United States.
Background and qualifications
Jennifer graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Rice University. She earned her MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds a College Guidance certificate from Teachers College, Columbia University, and is a certified College Essay Coach through WOW Writing. She spent six years in independent school admissions. Before that, she worked in a corporate setting in investment banking, finance, marketing and strategy. She is a professional member of the IECA.
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The CoachVouch take
Jennifer pairs six years of independent school admissions work with a career in investment banking and finance.
Best for families who want to start college planning early and find schools that fit the student.
Common questions
How much does Jennifer Harmeling charge?
Coaching with Jennifer runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jennifer Harmeling help with?
Jennifer Harmeling helps with planning early for college admissions, building a strategy around each student's goals, choosing right-fit schools and writing college essays.
Is Jennifer Harmeling certified?
Jennifer Harmeling lists: Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Certificate in College Guidance, Teachers College, Columbia University; Certified College Essay Coach, WOW Writing; Rice University graduate, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa.
Does Jennifer Harmeling work with clients outside North Carolina?
Yes. She is based in Charlotte and serves clients throughout the United States.
How do I contact Jennifer Harmeling?
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