Maria Badami
College admissions consultant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Admission Consultant |
Maria Badami is an independent college admissions consultant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She helps students and parents with the whole college process, from choosing classes and testing to finishing applications. She builds a college list around each student's academic, social and financial goals. She also helps families with boarding school admissions. Her services include essay brainstorming and editing, interview prep, deadline reminders, and help with deferrals and waitlists. She offers virtual sessions.
What Maria helps with
Maria helps students find colleges that fit their academic and money goals. She also helps them build applications that stand out.
- Building a realistic list of best fit colleges
- Choosing high school courses
- Planning for the SAT and ACT
- Picking extracurricular, service and summer activities
- Choosing between early decision, early action, rolling and regular decision
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Preparing for college visits and interviews
- Handling deferrals and waitlists
Who Maria works with
Maria works with high school students and their parents. Families come to her when they feel unsure which schools fit and are affordable. Some come because school counselors are not giving enough guidance. She has also guided families on boarding school admissions.
How Maria works
Maria starts by looking at each student's learning style, strengths and interests. She then builds an individualized college guidance plan. She sets an application strategy and timeline and sends deadline reminders to keep students on track. She also edits essays and prepares students for campus visits and interviews. She offers an essay-only consultation and an hourly consultation for families who need less support.
Background and qualifications
Maria Badami is an independent educational consultant based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She has helped students with both boarding school and college admissions. Some families have worked with her for several children over the years.
Maria Badami pricing
Programs and services
- Individualized college guidance plan
- Essay-only consultation
- Hourly consultation
- Virtual sessions
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The CoachVouch take
Maria guides families through both boarding school and college admissions, and some families have returned for several children.
Best for families who want one person to manage the college process and build a list that fits both academics and budget.
Common questions
How much does Maria Badami charge?
Coaching with Maria runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Maria from this page for an exact quote.
What does Maria Badami help with?
Maria Badami helps with building a realistic list of best fit colleges, choosing high school courses, planning for the SAT and ACT and picking extracurricular, service and summer activities.
Does Maria Badami coach online?
Maria is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Maria Badami certified?
Maria Badami lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Maria Badami offer virtual sessions?
Yes. She works with students through virtual sessions and also works in person in New Hampshire.
Can Maria help with just college essays?
Yes. She offers an essay-only consultation where she helps students find essay topics and edits final drafts.
How do I contact Maria Badami?
Send Maria a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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