Karen Handler Ryan
College admissions consultant for students and parents in New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Excelsior Admissions Consulting LLC |
Karen Handler Ryan is an independent college admissions consultant in New York City. She helps students and their parents plan for college and apply. Her Comprehensive Plan covers the whole process, from the first college list to the final school choice. It includes support with up to 18 applications. She also advises on high school courses, extracurricular activities, testing schedules and summer programs.
What Karen helps with
Karen helps students and families handle the college admissions process from start to finish. She works on planning, applications and the move to college.
- Choosing high school courses and extracurricular activities
- Building a balanced college list
- Planning a standardized testing schedule
- Planning campus visits
- Reviewing college applications
- Preparing for college interviews
- Choosing between Early Decision and Early Action
- Making the final college choice
Who Karen works with
Karen works with high school students and their parents or guardians. She starts with a meeting with the student and family to learn their interests, goals and plans for college. Families who want help from the first college list to the final decision are a fit for her full plan.
How Karen works
Karen's Comprehensive Plan guides the student and family from start to finish. It begins with a meeting with the student and parents or guardians. After that, she meets regularly with the student and stays in touch by email and phone. She builds a testing schedule based on the student's needs and goals. She also gives advice on application strategy for up to 18 applications and helps with the final college decision.
Background and qualifications
Karen Handler Ryan runs Excelsior Admissions Consulting LLC, an independent educational consulting practice in New York, New York. She is a Professional member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Her work centers on college admissions for students and their parents. She focuses on efficiency and organization to make the process less stressful.
Karen Handler Ryan pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive Plan for up to 18 applications
- Regular one-on-one meetings
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Her Comprehensive Plan covers the full path from high school course planning to the final college decision, including up to 18 applications.
Best for students and parents who want one consultant to guide them from the first college list to the final school choice.
Common questions
How much does Karen Handler Ryan charge?
Coaching with Karen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Karen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Karen Handler Ryan help with?
Karen Handler Ryan helps with choosing high school courses and extracurricular activities, building a balanced college list, planning a standardized testing schedule and planning campus visits.
Is Karen Handler Ryan certified?
Karen Handler Ryan lists: IECA Professional member.
How many applications does Karen Handler Ryan's Comprehensive Plan cover?
The plan covers application strategy for up to 18 applications. It also includes help with the final decision on which college to attend.
Does Karen help with high school planning?
Yes. She reviews high school courses and extracurricular activities, advises on summer programs and sets a standardized testing schedule.
How do I contact Karen Handler Ryan?
Send Karen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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