Marco DeGaetano
College admissions consultant for Colorado and national students
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Boulder, Colorado, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | J.D.; College Counseling training, UCLA; HECA member |
| Practice | Boulder-Denver College Consultants |
Marco DeGaetano is an independent college admissions consultant in Boulder, Colorado. He helps students and parents manage the college application process and find affordable colleges where the student can thrive. Before consulting, he practiced and taught law and theater for over three decades. He was a College and Career Counselor at Accelerated Schools in Denver and a Harvard alumni interviewer. He started his business in 2007.
What Marco helps with
Marco helps students simplify the college application process. He also helps them find colleges that fit their goals and budget.
- Managing the college application process
- Finding affordable colleges that fit the student
- Exploring careers before choosing colleges
- Improving SAT and ACT scores
- Writing authentic application essays
- Graduating on time and saving families expense
Who Marco works with
Marco works with students from all parts of Colorado and across the country. Parents are part of the process too. Students attend colleges all over the United States. He meets clients in person or online.
How Marco works
Marco starts the college search with career exploration and personality-type surveys. Once the student has a clearer idea, he provides an initial list of colleges and helps them research schools that lead toward those careers. SAT and ACT coaching and essay writing support are part of the work.
Background and qualifications
Marco was educated in Florence, Italy, and the United States. He practiced and taught law and theater for over three decades in Colorado and Michigan. He then became the College and Career Counselor at Accelerated Schools, a small private high school in Denver. He completed professional training in College Counseling at UCLA. He started Boulder-Denver College Consultants in 2007. He is a former Harvard alumni interviewer and a HECA member. He has taught SAT/ACT prep and essay writing for 20 years.
Marco DeGaetano pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college consulting, in person or online
- Career exploration and personality-type surveys
- Initial college list and college research
- SAT/ACT coaching
- College application essay coaching
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The CoachVouch take
He is a former lawyer and theater teacher who is also a former Harvard alumni interviewer.
Best for students and parents who want career exploration to guide an affordable college search.
Common questions
How much does Marco DeGaetano charge?
Coaching with Marco runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Marco from this page for an exact quote.
What does Marco DeGaetano help with?
Marco DeGaetano helps with managing the college application process, finding affordable colleges that fit the student, exploring careers before choosing colleges and improving SAT and ACT scores.
Does Marco DeGaetano coach online?
Marco is based in Boulder, Colorado, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Marco DeGaetano certified?
Marco DeGaetano lists: J.D.; College Counseling training, UCLA; HECA member.
Does Marco DeGaetano work with students outside Colorado?
Yes. He works with students from all parts of Colorado and nationwide, in person or virtually.
Does Marco help with SAT and ACT prep?
Yes. His SAT and ACT coaching is part of his services, and he has taught test prep for 20 years.
How do I contact Marco DeGaetano?
Send Marco a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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