Kelly Riccardo
College admissions consultant in Florida
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Florida |
| Credentials | Independent Educational Consultant, Associate at My College Resource |
| Practice | My College Resource |
Kelly Riccardo is an independent educational consultant who helps students plan for college and apply. She is an associate with My College Resource. She has coordinated an International Baccalaureate program in Florida since 1997 and has counseled students on college searches and applications during that time. In 2018 she started a college counseling business with a former colleague. Her services cover application essays, interview practice, financial aid forms and career aptitude testing.
What Kelly helps with
Kelly helps students build a strong college plan, from choosing classes to finishing applications. She also helps families with financial aid forms and career direction.
- Reviewing academic history and test scores for admissions
- Choosing courses and planning admission test dates
- Building a stronger activity and volunteer list
- Selecting colleges that fit the student
- Preparing for college interviews
- Writing the application essay
- Planning college campus visits
- Completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile
Who Kelly works with
Kelly works with students who are preparing to apply to college. Her background in an International Baccalaureate program in Florida means she has years of experience with high school students moving toward college.
How Kelly works
Each student gets an individual online account to manage college planning. Kelly also gives the YouScience Aptitude Assessment as part of career counseling. She gives advice and practice for both evaluative and informational college interviews. She also helps students build a high school activity list and plan timelines for admission tests.
Background and qualifications
Kelly has coordinated an International Baccalaureate program in Florida since 1997. In that role she has counseled students on college searches and applications. In 2018, a former colleague, Samia Ferraro, asked her to become an associate, and they started a business together. About a year ago, they joined the My College Resource team led by Debra Landesberg. Kelly now works there as an Independent Educational Consultant, Associate.
Kelly Riccardo pricing
Programs and services
- College application guidance
- Career counseling with the YouScience Aptitude Assessment
- Financial aid support for FAFSA and CSS Profile
- College interview practice
- Individual online account for college planning
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The CoachVouch take
Kelly has coordinated an International Baccalaureate program in Florida since 1997 while also working as a college consultant.
Best for students who want help with the full college process, from course choices to financial aid forms.
Common questions
How much does Kelly Riccardo charge?
Coaching with Kelly runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kelly Riccardo help with?
Kelly Riccardo helps with reviewing academic history and test scores for admissions, choosing courses and planning admission test dates, building a stronger activity and volunteer list and selecting colleges that fit the student.
Is Kelly Riccardo certified?
Kelly Riccardo lists: Independent Educational Consultant, Associate at My College Resource.
Does Kelly Riccardo help with financial aid forms?
Yes. She supports families with the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Does Kelly Riccardo offer career testing?
Yes. Her career counseling includes the YouScience Aptitude Assessment.
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