Kelly Scherr
College admissions consultant for students and families in Potomac, Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysStudents with learning differencesStudents and college ADHDExecutive function skills |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Potomac, Maryland, United States |
| Credentials | MBA, The Wharton School; M.Ed; Professional Member, IECA; Member, PCACAC; WOW Writing Workshop Partner |
| Practice | College Way Consulting |
Kelly Scherr is an independent educational consultant who helps students and families with college planning. Kelly runs College Way Consulting in Potomac, Maryland. Kelly matches student and family priorities with colleges that fit. Kelly reserves part of Kelly's practice for students with ADHD, ASD and other learning differences. Kelly also has experience as a one-on-one Executive Function Coach. Kelly holds an MBA from Wharton and a Master of Education.
What Kelly helps with
Kelly helps students find colleges that fit and guides them through the application process. Each search is built around the needs of the student.
- Finding best-fit colleges
- Matching family priorities to college options
- Exploring academic interests, location, size and culture
- Choosing colleges with strong learning supports
- Writing college essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Managing college applications
- Building executive function strategies for college
Who Kelly works with
Kelly works with all types of learners and their parents. Kelly reserves a portion of Kelly's practice for students diagnosed with ADHD, ASD and other learning differences. Families come to Kelly to find colleges that match their priorities and give the student a strong chance to succeed.
Background and qualifications
Kelly earned an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Kelly then earned an MBA from the Wharton School and later completed a Master of Education. Kelly took graduate-level coursework on the neuropsychology of learning differences at the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center. Kelly also studied academic strategies and executive function supports for students with LD, ADHD and autism at Landmark College Institute for Research and Training. Kelly has worked one-on-one with students as an Executive Function Coach. Kelly is a Professional Member of IECA and a member of PCACAC.
Kelly Scherr pricing
Programs and services
- College planning packages
- College essay support
- College interview prep
- Executive function coaching
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The CoachVouch take
Kelly combines college admissions consulting with executive function coaching and graduate training in learning differences.
Best for students with ADHD, ASD or other learning differences, and their parents, who want help finding a college that fits.
Common questions
How much does Kelly Scherr charge?
Coaching with Kelly runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Kelly from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kelly Scherr help with?
Kelly Scherr helps with finding best-fit colleges, matching family priorities to college options, exploring academic interests, location, size and culture and choosing colleges with strong learning supports.
Is Kelly Scherr certified?
Kelly Scherr lists: MBA, The Wharton School; M.Ed; Professional Member, IECA; Member, PCACAC; WOW Writing Workshop Partner.
Does Kelly Scherr work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. Kelly works with all types of learners and reserves part of Kelly's practice for students with ADHD, ASD and other learning differences.
How do I contact Kelly Scherr?
Send Kelly a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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