Karen Herbst
College and medical school admissions consultant in Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Admission Intuition |
Karen Herbst is an independent college and medical school admissions consultant in Colorado. She runs Admission Intuition and works with students and their parents. She helps students build a school list that fits them academically, socially and financially. She also guides them through applications that sound authentic. Her site covers college research, finances, scholarships, test prep, athletes, diversity and students with disabilities. She visits colleges to learn about them firsthand.
What Karen helps with
Karen helps students choose colleges that fit them and present strong applications. She covers both college and medical school admissions.
- Building a college list that fits academically, socially and financially
- Applying to medical school
- Writing authentic application essays
- Researching colleges
- Planning for college costs and financial aid
- Finding scholarships
- Preparing for tests
- Career and personality discovery
Who Karen works with
Karen works with students and their parents. She meets with them together or separately. Her site has pages for student athletes, students with disabilities, and diversity. She helps students who are applying to college and students who are applying to medical school.
How Karen works
Karen builds a school list with each student. The list mixes colleges that fit well in academics, social life and cost. She pushes students to take on challenges in subjects they love and to join activities they value. Her goal is for each student to show their best self in a strong, authentic application. She starts with a free consultation. Parents and students can attend together or separately.
Background and qualifications
Karen Herbst is an independent college and medical school consultant. She is a member of HECA. She runs Admission Intuition in Colorado. She visits colleges and reviews them on her site, along with schools where her students have been accepted. She also shares favorite student essays and writes about trends in higher education. Her services cover college research, finances, scholarships, test prep, and career and personality discovery.
Karen Herbst pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
- Comprehensive college admissions services
- Medical school admissions counseling
- College research and school list building
- Scholarship and financial aid guidance
- Test prep
Karen Herbst reviews
The CoachVouch take
Karen offers both college and medical school admissions counseling and reviews colleges she has visited herself.
Best for students and parents who want a college or medical school list built around academic, social and financial fit.
Common questions
How much does Karen Herbst charge?
Coaching with Karen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Karen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Karen Herbst help with?
Karen Herbst helps with building a college list that fits academically, socially and financially, applying to medical school, writing authentic application essays and researching colleges.
Is Karen Herbst certified?
Karen Herbst lists: HECA member.
Does Karen Herbst help with medical school admissions?
Yes. She specializes in both college admissions and medical school admissions.
Can parents join the first meeting with Karen?
Yes. Parents and students can attend together, or she can meet with them separately. The first consultation is free.
How do I contact Karen Herbst?
Send Karen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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