Marcia Kramer
College admissions consultant in Montclair, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Montclair, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | MA; IECA Professional member |
| Experience | 20 years coaching |
| Practice | Plan the Path, LLC |
Marcia Kramer is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She founded and directs Plan the Path in Montclair, New Jersey, and has worked as a consultant for over 20 years. Her team covers college counseling, essay coaching, postsecondary placement and educational crisis management. They work with traditional high school students, students with learning differences and students in therapeutic programs. Each student picks up essay skills through one-on-one writing coaching.
What Marcia helps with
Plan the Path helps families choose where to apply and manage the whole application process. The team also supports students facing school problems or discipline issues.
- Choosing best-fit colleges
- Deciding how many schools to apply to
- Choosing between Early Decision and Early Action
- Deciding whether to take or retake the ACT or SAT
- Writing personal and supplemental essays
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Understanding financial aid
- Returning to college after a disciplinary action
Who Marcia works with
Plan the Path works with traditional high school students and their families. It also serves students with learning differences and students in therapeutic programs. Students who face an educational crisis or disciplinary action in high school or college can get help finding a path to college or back to their studies.
How Marcia works
Each student works one-on-one with a writing coach over several months to brainstorm, develop and polish application essays. The team also manages the details of the application process for families. Advice on where to apply rests on each student's academic history, goals and lifestyle needs. Recommendations use historical trends and outcomes. The team makes regular campus visits and attends conferences and webinars.
Background and qualifications
Marcia Kramer, MA, founded and directs Plan the Path. She has worked as an educational consultant for over 20 years. She is an IECA Professional member. Her team includes coaches and consultants with backgrounds in high school and college teaching, guidance counseling, journalism, literature, social work and psychology. The team makes regular campus visits and attends and presents at conferences, webinars and other forums.
Marcia Kramer pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling
- Essay coaching with a one-on-one writing coach
- Postsecondary placement
- Educational crisis management
- Free half-hour meet and greet
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The CoachVouch take
Plan the Path also places students in personal development programs or postgraduate years and helps students recover from disciplinary action.
Best for families who want hands-on management of the whole college application, including students with learning differences or school setbacks.
Common questions
How much does Marcia Kramer charge?
Coaching with Marcia runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Marcia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Marcia Kramer help with?
Marcia Kramer helps with choosing best-fit colleges, deciding how many schools to apply to, choosing between Early Decision and Early Action and deciding whether to take or retake the ACT or SAT.
Is Marcia Kramer certified?
Marcia Kramer lists: MA; IECA Professional member.
Does Plan the Path work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. Students with learning differences are one of its core groups. It also works with students in therapeutic programs.
Can Plan the Path help after a school disciplinary action?
Yes. Its educational crisis management service helps students find a path to college or return to their college studies.
How do I contact Marcia Kramer?
Send Marcia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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