Maryan Kang
College admissions consultant in Rancho Palos Verdes, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Speaking coach |
| Based in | Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Vision to Reality Educational Services, LLC |
Maryan Kang runs Vision to Reality, a tutoring and academic consulting group in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The practice helps students and parents with college admissions. Kang has worked with over 500 students and helped them get into top 100 colleges. Students get help with essays, resumes, interviews, test plans and financial aid forms. The practice does not cap the number of sessions. Students have been accepted to schools such as MIT, Columbia and Princeton Theological Seminary.
What Maryan helps with
The practice guides students through every step of applying to college, from choosing high school courses to filing applications and financial aid forms.
- Selecting high school courses
- Maximizing standardized tests and APs
- Exploring majors and careers
- Finding colleges that fit a student's interests
- Structuring and editing primary and supplemental essays
- Getting strong letters of recommendation
- Building a demonstrated interest plan
- Positioning for scholarships and submitting FAFSA
Who Maryan works with
The practice works with students and their parents. Clients include students applying to undergraduate programs. Some clients apply to graduate programs, including MBA, law, MFA, divinity and PhD programs. Students have also applied to schools in Canada, England and France.
How Maryan works
The practice builds each plan around the student's strengths. Students take the StrengthFinder 2.0 assessment. Then they work on their resume, essays and interviews to find their own personal stories and voice. There is no limit on the number of sessions, so students get support through the whole process.
Background and qualifications
Maryan Kang leads Vision to Reality Educational Services, LLC, an independent practice based in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Kang is a member of IECA. The group offers college consulting, tutoring, academic counseling, college tours, summer intensives and seminars. The practice has worked with over 500 students and helped them attend top 100 colleges in the United States and many more schools.
Maryan Kang pricing
Programs and services
- College consulting
- Tutoring
- Academic counseling
- College tours
- Summer intensives
- Seminars
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The CoachVouch take
The practice does not limit the number of sessions and uses the StrengthFinder 2.0 assessment with students.
Best for students and parents who want ongoing help with essays, test plans and college fit.
Common questions
How much does Maryan Kang charge?
Coaching with Maryan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Maryan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Maryan Kang help with?
Maryan Kang helps with selecting high school courses, maximizing standardized tests and APs, exploring majors and careers and finding colleges that fit a student's interests.
Is Maryan Kang certified?
Maryan Kang lists: IECA member.
Does Vision to Reality limit the number of sessions?
No. The practice does not cap sessions, so students get support through every part of the process.
Does Vision to Reality help with graduate school applications?
Yes. The practice lists students accepted to graduate programs, including MBA, law, MFA, MDiv and PhD programs.
How do I contact Maryan Kang?
Send Maryan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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