Marisa Silverstein
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Hastings on Hudson, NY
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Hastings on Hudson, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | MGS Educational Consulting |
Marisa Silverstein is an independent college admissions consultant in Hastings on Hudson, New York. She runs MGS Educational Consulting and helps teenagers and their parents move through the college process. She uses a 4 step process that starts with assessments, including the Strong Interest Inventory. She then builds a balanced list of 10 to 12 colleges. She also uses proprietary databases that hold data on thousands of applicants each year.
What Marisa helps with
Marisa helps students and families who feel stressed or lost in the college process. She works on finding colleges that fit and on building strong applications.
- Finding colleges that fit academically, socially, culturally and financially
- Building a balanced list of 10 to 12 colleges
- Creating an application plan and timeline
- Comparing college offers and choosing one
- Lowering stress and conflict between parents and teens
- Managing applications for busy families
- Adjusting to life as a college student
Who Marisa works with
Marisa works with teenagers and their parents. Many families are stressed about the process. Others are too busy or cannot spend the time to handle it alone. She acts as a neutral party between parents and students.
How Marisa works
Marisa uses a 4 step process. First, she gives assessments, including the Strong Interest Inventory, to learn a student's interests and talents. Then she sets a custom timeline and guides the applications. Last, she helps the student compare options and choose. Students use software and custom spreadsheets to track applications.
Background and qualifications
Marisa Silverstein is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She runs MGS Educational Consulting in Hastings on Hudson, New York. She visits colleges and shares those visits on her site. She uses proprietary databases with data from thousands of college applicants each year to look for patterns in admissions.
Marisa Silverstein pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting for students and families
- Career and interest assessments
- Balanced college list building
- Application timeline and support
- Check-ins after college enrollment
Marisa Silverstein reviews
The CoachVouch take
She builds each college list from a suite of assessments and admissions databases, then keeps in touch after students enroll.
Best for teens and parents who want a clear plan and less stress in the college search.
Common questions
How much does Marisa Silverstein charge?
Coaching with Marisa runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Marisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Marisa Silverstein help with?
Marisa Silverstein helps with finding colleges that fit academically, socially, culturally and financially, building a balanced list of 10 to 12 colleges, creating an application plan and timeline and comparing college offers and choosing one.
Is Marisa Silverstein certified?
Marisa Silverstein lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Marisa help after a student picks a college?
Yes. If the student wants, she keeps in touch during college and helps them adjust to student life.
How many colleges are on the list Marisa builds?
She builds a balanced list of 10 to 12 colleges.
How do I contact Marisa Silverstein?
Send Marisa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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