Karen Long
College admissions consultant for high school students in Concord, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Concord, Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Graduate education in Teaching Writing, Johns Hopkins University |
| Practice | Long College Admissions Advising |
Karen Long is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents choose colleges and build strong applications. She is Principal of Long College Admissions Advising in Concord, Massachusetts. She has 15+ years of admissions experience and a career in recruitment communications. She studied Teaching Writing at Johns Hopkins, which shapes how she coaches application essays. She meets clients in person or online.
What Karen helps with
Karen helps students pick colleges that fit them and put together strong application packages. She also plans ahead with younger students and student-athletes.
- Finding colleges that match personal values, campus lifestyle and subject interests
- Building a complete application package
- Writing clear essays in the student's own voice
- Early college readiness planning for freshmen and sophomores
- Planning for student-athletes
- Linking college choices to future careers
Who Karen works with
Karen works with high school students and their parents. She guides freshmen and sophomores through early planning, and she works with student-athletes. Her students have been accepted at flagship state schools, liberal arts colleges, SEC and Big 12 schools, Ivy League schools, international universities and faith-based colleges.
Background and qualifications
Karen Long is Principal of Long College Admissions Advising. She has 15+ years of admissions experience and a long career in recruitment communications. That mix gives her a strong base in college-to-career planning. She visits hundreds of colleges and talks often with admissions officers to keep up with changes and trends. Her graduate education in Teaching Writing at Johns Hopkins University supports her work on application essays. She is a Professional member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association.
Karen Long pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one meetings in person
- One-on-one meetings online
- College readiness planning for freshmen and sophomores
- Student-athlete planning
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The CoachVouch take
Karen pairs 15+ years of admissions experience with graduate training in Teaching Writing, which helps students keep an authentic written voice.
Best for high school students and families who want help finding a good college fit and writing essays in the student's own voice.
Common questions
How much does Karen Long charge?
Coaching with Karen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Karen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Karen Long help with?
Karen Long helps with finding colleges that match personal values, campus lifestyle and subject interests, building a complete application package, writing clear essays in the student's own voice and early college readiness planning for freshmen and sophomores.
Does Karen Long coach online?
Karen is based in Concord, Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Karen Long certified?
Karen Long lists: IECA Professional member; Graduate education in Teaching Writing, Johns Hopkins University.
Does Karen Long work with student-athletes?
Yes. She offers proactive college readiness planning for student-athletes.
How do I contact Karen Long?
Send Karen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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