Mark Bechthold
Independent college admissions consultant in Lodi, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | Lodi, California, United States |
| Credentials | UCLA College Counseling Certificate; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Mister B's College Crunch Management |
Mark Bechthold is an independent college consultant in Lodi, California. He runs Mister B's College Crunch Management and helps students and parents through the college admissions process. He earned the UCLA College Counseling Certificate and did his practicum at Tokay High School, a large public school with a diverse student body. He has more than 10 years of experience helping families with college applications. He is a professional member of IECA.
What Mark helps with
Mark helps students plan for college from high school through the final decision. He covers applications, essays, testing, and money questions.
- High school planning
- Building a college list
- College application strategy
- College essay review and suggestions
- Understanding and preparing for standardized tests
- Learning about financial aid
- Getting the most from college visits
- Comparing acceptances and financial aid offers
Who Mark works with
Mark works with students and their parents. His site has pages for athletes, STEM majors, and nursing applicants. He also works with rising seniors who are starting to think about what they want from college. His practicum gave him experience with students who have a wide range of needs.
Background and qualifications
Mark completed the UCLA College Counseling Certificate program. He did his practicum at Tokay High School, a large public high school in his community with a diverse student population. That work gave him experience with students who have many different needs. He owns Mister B's College Crunch Management and is a professional member of IECA.
Mark Bechthold pricing
Programs and services
- High school planning
- College list development
- Application strategy
- Essay review
- Standardized test prep
- Financial aid education
Mark Bechthold reviews
The CoachVouch take
Mark combines UCLA college counseling training with over 10 years of hands-on experience guiding families through admissions.
Best for students and parents in the Lodi area who want help from high school planning through choosing among offers.
Common questions
How much does Mark Bechthold charge?
Coaching with Mark runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Mark from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mark Bechthold help with?
Mark Bechthold helps with high school planning, building a college list, college application strategy and college essay review and suggestions.
Is Mark Bechthold certified?
Mark Bechthold lists: UCLA College Counseling Certificate; IECA Professional member.
Is there a college consultant in Lodi, California?
Yes. Mark Bechthold runs Mister B's College Crunch Management in Lodi and helps students and parents with college admissions.
How do I contact Mark Bechthold?
Send Mark a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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