Jerry Daniels
College admissions mentor for students and parents in Houston, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Doctorate (Dr.) |
| Practice | Daniels Educational Consulting |
Jerry Daniels is an independent college admissions consultant in Houston, Texas. He mentors students and parents one on one through the application process. His work covers building a college list, coaching essays, reviewing activities and preparing for interviews. He runs Daniels Educational Consulting and is a member of HECA. Clients start with a free consultation, then follow a four step path from discovery to final college choice.
What Jerry helps with
Jerry helps students plan and finish college applications. He works with them from the first search through the final decision.
- Writing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Presenting high school activities and leadership well
- Practicing for college interviews with mock interviews
- Building an application timeline
- Choosing between colleges after decisions arrive
Who Jerry works with
Jerry works with high school students and their parents. Clients range from those just starting their college search to those polishing a final essay draft. He has also helped students who face learning challenges as they choose and apply to colleges.
How Jerry works
Jerry uses a four step process. It starts with a free consultation to learn the student's goals, interests and limits. Next, he and the student build a balanced college list and a timeline. Then they write essays, refine activities and prepare each part of the application. In the last step, he supports the student through interviews, decisions and the final choice. Mock interviews with personal feedback are part of the work.
Background and qualifications
Jerry Daniels holds a doctorate and runs Daniels Educational Consulting in Houston, Texas. He is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. His practice covers the full range of college application support, from list building and essays to activity review and interview preparation. Client notes on his site include students who were admitted to their top choice schools, such as the University of Colorado Boulder.
Jerry Daniels pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions mentorship
- College list strategy
- Application essay coaching
- Activity and resume review
- Interview preparation with mock interviews
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Jerry guides families through a four step process that runs from the first college list to the final school choice.
Best for high school students and parents who want one-on-one help from the first college list to the final decision.
Common questions
How much does Jerry Daniels charge?
Coaching with Jerry runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jerry from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jerry Daniels help with?
Jerry Daniels helps with writing personal statements and supplemental essays, presenting high school activities and leadership well, practicing for college interviews with mock interviews and building an application timeline.
Is Jerry Daniels certified?
Jerry Daniels lists: HECA member; Doctorate (Dr.).
What does the first step with Jerry involve?
It is a free consultation. Jerry learns the student's goals, interests and limits before building a plan.
How do I contact Jerry Daniels?
Send Jerry a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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