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
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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. Message Kerry from this page 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?
Send Kerry a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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