Maureen Eagle Gelberg
College admissions consultant and former USC admissions director in Michigan
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States |
| Credentials | Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, Western Association of College Admission Counseling (WACAC); Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Professional member, IECA; Former instructor, UCLA Extension College Counseling Certificate Program |
| Practice | Beasley College Consulting, LLC |
Maureen Eagle Gelberg is a college admissions consultant who helps students and parents with the application process. She spent 10 years as Associate Director of Admission at the University of Southern California. She personally reviewed up to 1,800 applications a year there. Over her career she has evaluated over 15,000 applications. She is based in West Bloomfield, Michigan and leads Beasley College Consulting.
What Maureen helps with
Maureen helps students stand out in the admission process and lowers the stress of applying. She draws on her time inside admissions offices.
- Course selection
- Building balanced college lists
- Essay brainstorming
- Standardized testing timelines
- Interview prep
- Application strategy
Who Maureen works with
Maureen works with students and their parents. Her past students have gained admission to small liberal arts schools like Bates and Colgate. They have also been admitted to large research universities like the University of Michigan and the University of California, Berkeley.
Background and qualifications
Maureen has worked in college admissions at a small private college, large research universities and a private college consulting company. She spent 10 years at USC as Associate Director of Admission. Before that she worked in admissions at the University of Michigan and Dominican University of California, and she evaluated applications for UCLA. She later served as a college counselor at Collegewise and Princeton Review. She taught in the College Counseling Certificate Program at UCLA Extension. She sits on the board of College Access Plan, a nonprofit that provides college counseling to low-income and first-generation students in the Pasadena, California area.
Maureen Eagle Gelberg pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive consulting for grades 10 to 12
- Strategy sessions and custom college lists for grades 9 to 12
- Essay packages for grade 12
- Free college list audit
Maureen Eagle Gelberg reviews
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Reviewed up to 1,800 applications a year as a USC admissions director and has evaluated over 15,000 in total.
Best for students and parents who want guidance from a former admissions officer on lists, essays and application strategy.
Common questions
How much does Maureen Eagle Gelberg charge?
Coaching with Maureen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Maureen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Maureen Eagle Gelberg help with?
Maureen Eagle Gelberg helps with course selection, building balanced college lists, essay brainstorming and standardized testing timelines.
Is Maureen Eagle Gelberg certified?
Maureen Eagle Gelberg lists: Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, Western Association of College Admission Counseling (WACAC); Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Professional member, IECA; Former instructor, UCLA Extension College Counseling Certificate Program.
Does Maureen help with college essays?
Yes. She offers essay brainstorming, and the firm has essay packages for grade 12 students.
Which grades does Beasley College Consulting serve?
Services cover grades 9 to 12. Comprehensive consulting is for grades 10 to 12, and strategy sessions are for grades 9 to 12.
How do I contact Maureen Eagle Gelberg?
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