Jim Yannopoulos
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Credentials | Licensed Psychologist; Certified Educational Planner; Psy.D., Widener University; MBA, Harvard Business School; B.A., Haverford College; Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association |
| Practice | Right College for Me, LLC |
Jim Yannopoulos is a college admissions consultant who guides students and parents through the college planning process. He runs Right College for Me, LLC in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Educational Planner with a Harvard MBA. Before starting his practice, he was Director of Talent Management at Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He has also coached CEOs, executives, and boards of directors.
What Jim helps with
Jim helps students find colleges that fit them and build a plan to get in. He works with top students and with students who have more modest records.
- Choosing the right college from thousands of options
- Narrowing the list to about a dozen target schools
- Planning each step of the college process
- Positioning a student for admission
- Setting goals for college
- Supporting parents through the process
- Financial aid planning
Who Jim works with
Jim works with high school, college, and graduate students and their parents. His students include top performers with strong grades, test scores, and leadership, and students with more modest credentials. He has also coached executives, CEOs, and boards of directors.
Background and qualifications
Jim has over 20 years of experience in counseling, consulting, and human development. He earned a B.A. from Haverford College, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a Doctor of Psychology from Widener University. He is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Educational Planner. Before he started Right College for Me, LLC, he was Director of Talent Management at Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He belongs to the Independent Educational Consultants Association and the American Psychological Association, among other groups.
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The CoachVouch take
Jim is a Licensed Psychologist with a Harvard MBA who spent years in corporate talent management before moving into college admissions consulting.
Best for students and parents who want a personal coach for every step of choosing a college and applying.
Common questions
How much does Jim Yannopoulos charge?
Coaching with Jim runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Jim from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jim Yannopoulos help with?
Jim Yannopoulos helps with choosing the right college from thousands of options, narrowing the list to about a dozen target schools, planning each step of the college process and positioning a student for admission.
Is Jim Yannopoulos certified?
Jim Yannopoulos lists: Licensed Psychologist; Certified Educational Planner; Psy.D., Widener University; MBA, Harvard Business School; B.A., Haverford College; Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association.
Does Jim Yannopoulos work with students who do not have top grades?
Yes. He works with top students and with students who have more modest credentials.
How do I contact Jim Yannopoulos?
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