John Catalano
Medical school and college admissions advisor in Locust Valley, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsMedical school admissionsGrad school and PhDCollege essaysInterview coachingResume and LinkedIn |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Locust Valley, New York, United States |
| Credentials | Doctorate in Public Health, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health; Master of Public Administration, NYU Wagner; IECA member; NACAC member; IACAC member; ACHE member |
| Practice | Catalano Advising |
John Catalano is the founder of Catalano Advising. He advises students and families on medical school, health professions school, and college admissions. He spent more than 30 years as a senior academic healthcare executive before starting his practice. He sits on the admissions team at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, where he reviews applications and conducts interviews. He also serves on the doctoral admissions committee at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. The practice is based in Locust Valley, New York.
What John helps with
John helps students stand out in very competitive admissions for medical, health professions, and undergraduate programs. He works with clients from early planning through the end of the admissions cycle.
- Applying to medical school
- Applying to dental school and other health professions programs
- College admissions planning
- Standing out among thousands of applicants
- Writing application essays
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Graduate and professional school planning
- Planning for gap years
Who John works with
The practice works with a select number of clients each year. Clients include first-year high school students, first-year college students, and those in gap years. Parents and families are part of the process. Clients aim for medical school, dental school, other health professions programs, and highly selective colleges.
How John works
Catalano Advising offers advising that starts well before the application and runs to the end of the admissions cycle. The team builds a strategic plan for each client. They look for the factors that set the applicant apart. They work closely with the client on applications, essays, and interviews. The graduate and professional planning service often starts before or during the first year of college. The practice takes a limited number of clients each year and tailors the plan to each one.
Background and qualifications
John Catalano spent more than 30 years as a senior academic healthcare executive. His faculty roles include Vice Dean at NYU School of Medicine, Full Professor of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan, and Associate Dean at Molloy University. He also taught at UNC and NYU. He holds a doctorate in Public Health from UNC and a Master of Public Administration from NYU, where he graduated first in his class. His research covers mental health disorders among college and healthcare professional students. He belongs to IECA, NACAC, IACAC, and ACHE.
John Catalano pricing
Programs and services
- Medical school admissions advising
- Health professions school advising
- College admissions advising
- Graduate and professional planning service
- Free 30-minute consultation
John Catalano reviews
The CoachVouch take
John reviews applications and conducts interviews on the admissions team at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine.
Best for students and parents aiming for medical school, other health professions programs, or selective colleges.
Common questions
How much does John Catalano charge?
Coaching with John runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message John from this page for an exact quote.
What does John Catalano help with?
John Catalano helps with applying to medical school, applying to dental school and other health professions programs, college admissions planning and standing out among thousands of applicants.
Is John Catalano certified?
John Catalano lists: Doctorate in Public Health, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health; Master of Public Administration, NYU Wagner; IECA member; NACAC member; IACAC member; ACHE member.
When should a student start working with Catalano Advising?
The practice says to start as early as possible. It works with clients from first-year high school and college students to those in gap years.
Does Catalano Advising help with health professions programs besides medical school?
Yes. The practice advises on dental school and other health professions programs, as well as college admissions.
How do I contact John Catalano?
Send John a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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