Maruta Vitols
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Newton, Massachusetts
| Rate | $225 to $1,500 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Newton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Doctorate (Dr.) |
| Practice | A+ College Consulting, LLC |
Maruta Vitols is an independent college admissions consultant in Newton, Massachusetts. She founded A+ College Consulting in 2017 to guide high school students and their parents through the college application process. Her practice is student-centered and focused on mental health. She helps students find their own voices and take ownership of their applications. NBC News interviewed her about independent college consulting. She calls herself "The Teenager Whisperer."
What Maruta helps with
She helps families who feel stressed or overwhelmed by college applications. She also works with families who argue about college choices.
- Stress during the college application process
- Family conflict over college decisions
- Finding the right college fit for each student
- Understanding the college admission process
- Presenting a student's best self in applications
- Taking ownership of the application process
Who Maruta works with
She works with high school students and their parents. Families who find the college search confusing or tense are a good match. She guides students through the full college admission cycle.
Background and qualifications
Dr. Maruta Z. Vitols founded A+ College Consulting in 2017. She is a Professional member of IECA and works as an independent educational consultant in Newton, Massachusetts. NBC News interviewed her about independent college consulting. Her practice is student-centered and focused on mental health. She guides students through the whole college admission cycle.
Maruta Vitols pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Her practice puts student mental health at the center of college admissions guidance.
Best for high school students and parents who want less stress and fewer fights during college applications.
Maruta's rate sits above the range most admissions consultants charge ($70 to $220 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Maruta Vitols charge?
Maruta Vitols's rate is $225 to $1,500 per session.
What does Maruta Vitols help with?
Maruta Vitols helps with stress during the college application process, family conflict over college decisions, finding the right college fit for each student and understanding the college admission process.
Is Maruta Vitols certified?
Maruta Vitols lists: IECA Professional member; Doctorate (Dr.).
Does Maruta Vitols work with parents as well as students?
Yes. She guides both high school students and their families through the college application process.
How do I contact Maruta Vitols?
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