Keith Berman
Independent college admissions consultant in New York City
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Options for College, Inc. |
Keith Berman is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. He runs Options for College, Inc. in New York City and has worked with students since 2005. He built the Keith AI Essay Evaluator, and clients work with him directly on essays and forms. His process covers building a résumé, prepping for interviews, choosing colleges and finishing applications.
What Keith helps with
Keith helps students plan, choose and complete college applications. He also helps them find their voice for the admissions read.
- Choosing colleges that match a student's strengths
- Writing and refining college essays
- Completing every application form
- Resume writing for college applications
- Interview prep for admissions
- Finding the right campus community
Who Keith works with
Keith works with high school students and their parents. At least one guardian joins the first meeting. Families bring grades, scores and work the student is proud of. He does not work with elementary or middle school students.
How Keith works
Keith uses a three-phase approach. The first phase is Collection, which covers outreach, resume writing, interview prep and finding the student's voice. The second is Selection, where the student picks colleges that fit their strengths and goals. The third is Application, where every essay and form is reviewed. Clients work directly with Keith, who built the Keith AI Essay Evaluator.
Background and qualifications
Keith Berman is an independent educational consultant and an IECA Professional member. He is educated at Yale and Harvard. He leads Options for College, Inc., which has helped students get into college and get the most out of it since 2005. He built the Keith AI Essay Evaluator, an essay tool used alongside his one-on-one work. His office is in New York City.
Keith Berman pricing
Programs and services
- 60-minute initial consultation in person
- 60-minute initial consultation online
- Three-phase admissions consulting
- Keith AI Essay Evaluator
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The CoachVouch take
Clients work directly with the person who built the Keith AI Essay Evaluator.
Best for high school students and their parents who want hands-on help with essays, college choice and applications.
Common questions
How much does Keith Berman charge?
Coaching with Keith runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Keith from this page for an exact quote.
What does Keith Berman help with?
Keith Berman helps with choosing colleges that match a student's strengths, writing and refining college essays, completing every application form and resume writing for college applications.
Does Keith Berman coach online?
Keith is based in New York, New York, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Keith Berman certified?
Keith Berman lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Keith Berman work with middle school students?
No. He does not work with elementary or middle school students. He works with high school students.
Who attends the first meeting with Keith?
The student and at least one guardian attend. Families bring grades, scores and work the student is proud of.
How do I contact Keith Berman?
Send Keith a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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