Maruta Vitols
College admissions consultant for high school students in Newton, Massachusetts
| Rate | $225 to $1,500 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Based in | Newton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | Ph.D. in The History of Art, The Ohio State University; Full Professional Member, IECA; College Counseling Certificate with Distinction, UCLA Extension; Certified in Mental Health First Aid; QPR Institute Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program; Fulbright Association Lifetime Member |
| Practice | A+ College Consulting, LLC |
Dr. Maruta Vitols is an independent college consultant who helps high school students and their parents through the college application process. She runs A+ College Consulting in Newton, Massachusetts, and has worked since 2017. She was a college professor, an admission office staff member, and a faculty application reader at Olin College of Engineering. Her practice is student-centered and focused on mental health. She works with students in Grades 9 to 12 in the Boston area and beyond.
What Maruta helps with
Dr. Vitols helps families who feel stressed by college applications. She works on finding a college that fits the student and on graduating in 4 years.
- Finding the right college fit
- Guiding students through the full admission cycle
- Reducing family conflict over college decisions
- Helping students find their own voice in applications
- Explaining the admission process to parents
- Supporting students in Grades 9 to 12
Who Maruta works with
Dr. Vitols works with high school students in Grades 9 to 12 and their parents. Families come from the metro-Boston area and beyond. She often includes parents in the process. Her clients include students who feel overwhelmed by applications or whose families argue about college choices.
Background and qualifications
Dr. Vitols began her career as a college professor. She taught first-year writing and media literacy classes at Emerson College and served as Visiting Assistant Professor of Media Studies at Olin College of Engineering. At Olin she read applications and voted on the Admission Committee. Before her Ph.D., she worked in a college admission office. She holds a Ph.D. in The History of Art from The Ohio State University and earned a College Counseling Certificate from UCLA Extension in 2018. She is a full professional member of IECA and is certified in Mental Health First Aid.
Maruta Vitols pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling for Grades 9 to 12
- Free 45 minute consultation
Maruta Vitols reviews
The CoachVouch take
She has seen admissions from three sides: As a student, a faculty reader and committee member, and an admission office staff member.
Best for high school students and parents who want calm, ethical guidance and a college that fits.
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 finding the right college fit, guiding students through the full admission cycle, reducing family conflict over college decisions and helping students find their own voice in applications.
Is Maruta Vitols certified?
Maruta Vitols lists: Ph.D. in The History of Art, The Ohio State University; Full Professional Member, IECA; College Counseling Certificate with Distinction, UCLA Extension; Certified in Mental Health First Aid; QPR Institute Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program; Fulbright Association Lifetime Member.
Does Maruta Vitols work with students outside Boston?
Yes. Her services cover students in the metro-Boston area and beyond.
What grades does she work with?
She offers comprehensive college counseling for students in Grades 9 to 12.
How do I contact Maruta Vitols?
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