Nagla Orlando
College admissions consultant on the California Central Coast
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction; Certified Educational Planner (CEP), AICEP, 2022; B.S. in Biology; California Single Subject Teaching Credential; Counseling Certification from UCSD; WOW Writing Certified Essay Coach |
| Practice | Knowledge Worx 4 College |
Nagla Orlando is a college admissions consultant who helps students plan for college. She runs Knowledge Worx 4 College on the California Central Coast. Before consulting, she spent 25 years as a California credentialed science teacher. She also mentored thousands of students in leadership through the Boomerang Project LINK Crew. In 2022 she earned the Certified Educational Planner designation. She is one of 35 CEPs in California.
What Nagla helps with
Nagla helps students plan their high school courses and build a college path. She also guides them through applications and essays.
- High school course evaluation and selection planning
- Building a balanced college list
- College application strategy
- College essay coaching
- Finding higher education options that fit a student's strengths and talents
Background and qualifications
Nagla Orlando is a 25-year California credentialed educator in science. She taught Biology, AP Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology. Outside class, she mentored thousands of students in interpersonal growth and leadership through the Boomerang Project LINK Crew. She holds a B.S. in Biology, a California Single Subject Teaching Credential, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Counseling Certification from UCSD. In 2022 she earned the Certified Educational Planner designation from AICEP. Only 254 people hold it, and 35 of them are in California.
Nagla Orlando pricing
Programs and services
- High school course planning
- College list development
- College application strategy
- WOW Writing essay coaching
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The CoachVouch take
A 25-year science teacher who is also one of only 35 Certified Educational Planners in California.
Best for students who want help choosing courses, building a college list, and writing strong essays.
Common questions
How much does Nagla Orlando charge?
Coaching with Nagla runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Nagla from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nagla Orlando help with?
Nagla Orlando helps with high school course evaluation and selection planning, building a balanced college list, college application strategy and college essay coaching.
Is Nagla Orlando certified?
Nagla Orlando lists: M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction; Certified Educational Planner (CEP), AICEP, 2022; B.S. in Biology; California Single Subject Teaching Credential; Counseling Certification from UCSD; WOW Writing Certified Essay Coach.
How do I contact Nagla Orlando?
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