Marcia Farias
College admissions consultant for international students in Brasília, Brazil
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Master's degree in Law; Graduate certificate in Educational Consulting |
| Practice | College Admissions International |
Marcia Farias is an independent educational consultant who helps students apply to college and graduate school in the United States, Canada and Europe. She founded College Admissions International in Brasília, Brazil. She has advised students who want to study abroad since 2018. Her students have been accepted to every Ivy League university and most top-50 universities in the US and Europe. She works with students and parents around the world.
What Marcia helps with
Marcia helps students apply to undergraduate and graduate programs outside their home country. She also works with parents who face the same challenges.
- Applying to US colleges as an international student
- Applying to universities in Europe
- Graduate school applications
- Bachelor's, LLM and MBA admissions
- Applying to Ivy League and top-50 universities
- Legal English preparation
- Finding summer programs
- Choosing STEAM majors, including business and the arts
Who Marcia works with
Marcia works with students from any country who want to study in the USA or Europe. Her clients apply to undergraduate and graduate programs, including law and business degrees. She also works with the parents of these students and knows the challenges families face when applying abroad.
Background and qualifications
Marcia has 40+ years of professional experience. She has advised students who want to study abroad since 2018. She holds a master's degree in Law and a graduate certificate in Educational Consulting. She is a Professional member of IECA and founded College Admissions International, a boutique consulting firm in Brasília, Brazil. The firm has a focus on STEAM majors, including business and the arts such as fashion.
Marcia Farias pricing
Programs and services
- Undergraduate admissions consulting
- Graduate school admissions consulting
- Legal English
- Summer program guidance
- Free resources and newsletter
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The CoachVouch take
Works from Brazil with students worldwide and has placed students at every Ivy League university.
Best for international students and their parents who want to study in the USA or Europe.
Common questions
How much does Marcia Farias charge?
Coaching with Marcia runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Marcia Farias help with?
Marcia Farias helps with applying to US colleges as an international student, applying to universities in Europe, graduate school applications and bachelor's, LLM and MBA admissions.
Does Marcia Farias coach online?
Marcia is based in Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil. Sessions are online.
Is Marcia Farias certified?
Marcia Farias lists: IECA Professional member; Master's degree in Law; Graduate certificate in Educational Consulting.
Does Marcia Farias work with international students?
Yes. She works with global students wherever they live and wherever they want to study. She knows the challenges international students and their parents face.
How do I contact Marcia Farias?
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