Kelly Fraser
Independent college admissions consultant in Bethesda, Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Bethesda, Maryland, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; NACAC member; PCACAC member; NEACAC member; GYA member |
| Practice | Green Apple College Guidance & Education |
Kelly Fraser is an independent educational consultant in Bethesda, Maryland. Kelly works with students and parents on college admissions through Green Apple College Guidance & Education. The practice began in 2010 and has partnered with more than 1k families. Students get planning help from grades 8 to 12 and beyond. Green Apple works as a small team, and most students pick one consultant while using the team's shared knowledge.
What Kelly helps with
Green Apple helps students plan their high school years and the college application process. The work centers on goals, experiences, and building a personal story.
- Planning high school and college paths from grades 8 to 12
- Setting academic goals
- Choosing meaningful experiences and challenges
- Building a personal story for college applications
- Building study and work habits
- Navigating the college application process
Who Kelly works with
Green Apple works with students and their families, starting as early as grade 8 and continuing through high school and beyond. Clients are in the DC area and New England. The practice also serves students across the country and around the world.
How Kelly works
Green Apple uses a process of high school and college mapping. Students set goals, gather resources, take on challenges and experiences, and go through repeated rounds of discussion, reflection, and presentation. Most students work with one consultant. The whole team shares admissions data and feedback from college partners, so every student draws on that knowledge.
Background and qualifications
Green Apple was founded in 2010 and has worked with more than 1k families over 16+ years. Kelly Fraser is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. The practice belongs to NACAC, PCACAC, NEACAC, and GYA. The team uses admissions data and feedback from college partners. Offices are in Bethesda, Maryland, Litchfield, Connecticut, and Hingham, Massachusetts.
Kelly Fraser pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college advising
- Academic planning from grades 8 to 12
- Education consulting for families
Kelly Fraser reviews
The CoachVouch take
Green Apple pairs each student with one consultant while the whole team shares admissions data and college feedback.
Best for families who want early, steady planning that starts in grade 8 and builds toward college applications.
Common questions
How much does Kelly Fraser charge?
Coaching with Kelly runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kelly from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kelly Fraser help with?
Kelly Fraser helps with planning high school and college paths from grades 8 to 12, setting academic goals, choosing meaningful experiences and challenges and building a personal story for college applications.
Is Kelly Fraser certified?
Kelly Fraser lists: IECA Professional member; NACAC member; PCACAC member; NEACAC member; GYA member.
Does Green Apple work with students outside the Bethesda area?
Yes. Green Apple advises students in DC, New England, across the country, and internationally.
How early can students start with Green Apple?
Students can start as early as grade 8. Planning continues through grade 12 and beyond.
How do I contact Kelly Fraser?
Send Kelly a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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