Kerry Rock
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Burbank, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Burbank, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Rock Steady College Counseling |
Kerry Rock is an independent college admissions counselor who helps students and their parents plan and complete the college application process. She began working with college bound students in 2013 in Los Angeles. Before that, she spent over 30 years as a studio executive, film producer and casting director. She uses that matching experience to pair students with colleges. She works with clients anywhere by video.
What Kerry helps with
Kerry helps students and parents plan a path to a college that fits. She covers the list, the tests, the essays and the money side.
- Building a college list based on academic, financial and social needs
- Applying for financial aid through FAFSA and CSS Profile
- Applying for institutional scholarships
- Making sense of college financial award offers
- Scheduling and preparing for standardized tests
- Choosing high school classes, including AP and IB
- Writing the personal statement and other essays for the Common App and UC
- Requesting teacher recommendations and transcripts
Who Kerry works with
Kerry works with high school students who are preparing for college, and with their parents. Her clients often want extra personal help on top of what their school counselor can give. She works with families in Los Angeles and with families anywhere by video.
Background and qualifications
Kerry Rock started working with college bound students in 2013 in Los Angeles. She saw that students needed help beyond what school counselors could give. In California, a school counselor can have 350 students. Before college counseling, she had a career of over 30 years as a studio executive, a film producer and a casting director. She sees matching as the key skill in both fields. In film, that means matching script to director and actor to part. In college counseling, it means matching student to school. She is a professional member of IECA.
Kerry Rock pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling for students and parents
- Video sessions by Zoom
- Standardized test planning
- Essay guidance
- Financial aid help
Kerry Rock reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kerry brings over 30 years as a studio executive, film producer and casting director to the work of matching students with colleges.
Best for high school students and parents who want personal help beyond the school counselor with their college list, essays and financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Kerry Rock charge?
Coaching with Kerry runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kerry Rock help with?
Kerry Rock helps with building a college list based on academic, financial and social needs, applying for financial aid through FAFSA and CSS Profile, applying for institutional scholarships and making sense of college financial award offers.
Does Kerry Rock coach online?
Kerry is based in Burbank, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Kerry Rock certified?
Kerry Rock lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Kerry Rock work with students outside Los Angeles?
Yes. She works with anyone, anywhere by Zoom or other video conferencing.
How do I contact Kerry Rock?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Kerry and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
Similar coaches to compare
Tick "Compare" on any coach to add them to your intro request.
Alexandra Matthews
Alexandra Matthews is a college admissions counselor who runs College Odyssey in Mill Valley, California. She helps high school students find best-fit colleges and get in. She has worked as a life coach with teens for 20 years, focusing on anxiety and stress. She also taught writing at an Ivy League college and has interviewed applicants as an alumni interviewer for an Ivy League school. She works with clients across the country and abroad.
Amber Thompson
Amber Thompson is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs AT College Consulting in El Segundo, California, and works with families across the country. Her work covers finding colleges that fit a student's academic, social and financial needs. She also helps students with their essays. She meets with students on Zoom calls. She is a Professional member of IECA.
Barbra Rosenstein
Barbra Rosenstein is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents with the college application process. She founded Clear College Choices in 2015. She helps students build a balanced college list, choose essay topics, and review essays and applications. She also works with College Dream Team, a community based organization that supports first generation, low-income students. Families in California use her services.
Barry Beach
Barry Beach is a college advisor and portfolio coach who helps students and parents with college admissions. He works with high school students, transfer students, international students, first-generation students and arts applicants. He spent several years scoring freshman applications at UC Berkeley, so he knows how that review works. He has also worked in admissions at two art schools. He has advised families independently since 2009 from San Rafael, California.
Browse related
Last updated September 2026. Request a correction.