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. Kelly is an associate with My College Resource. Kelly has coordinated an International Baccalaureate program in Florida since 1997 and has counseled students on college searches and applications during that time. In 2018 Kelly started a college counseling business with a former colleague. Kelly's 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. Kelly 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. Kelly's background in an International Baccalaureate program in Florida means this coach 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. Kelly gives advice and practice for both evaluative and informational college interviews. Kelly 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 Kelly has counseled students on college searches and applications. In 2018, a former colleague, Samia Ferraro, asked Kelly 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. Message Kelly from this page 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. Kelly supports families with the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Does Kelly Riccardo offer career testing?
Yes. Kelly's career counseling includes the YouScience Aptitude Assessment.
How do I contact Kelly Riccardo?
Send Kelly a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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