Neila Gharsallah
College admissions consultant for STEM students and their parents
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Maryland, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | HE College Consulting |
Neila Gharsallah is an independent college admissions consultant who runs HE College Consulting in Maryland. She helps students and parents with the college search and application process. Her main focus is aspiring STEM students who apply to selective schools. Her work covers academic profile review, activities and resume development, college list building, essay editing and basic financial aid advice. She is a member of HECA.
What Neila helps with
Neila helps students and families handle a competitive admissions process. She works on the search, the college list and the applications.
- Building a balanced college list
- Standing out as a STEM applicant
- Reviewing the academic profile
- Developing activities and a resume
- Editing college essays
- Working through school supplement prompts
- Basic financial aid advice
- Finding colleges that fit a student's interests
Who Neila works with
Neila works with high school students and their parents. Her comprehensive plan is for families of students in grades 11 and 12. Most of her students are aspiring STEM majors who plan to apply to selective colleges. Her testimonials also include a first generation college applicant who is an immigrant.
How Neila works
Every family starts with a 90-minute initial consultation. Neila learns about the student, the family, their academic goals and their priorities. She reviews the student's admission portfolio, including the high school academic profile and activities. She then explains her advising approach, her ethics and her services. After that she recommends an action plan. Her plans are flexible and based on each family's needs. The comprehensive plan covers the whole admissions process.
Background and qualifications
Neila Gharsallah is an independent college consultant and the head of HE College Consulting in Maryland. She is a member of HECA. Her practice centers on STEM students who apply to selective colleges. Her work includes reviewing academic profiles, assessing student interests and college fit, building resumes, and editing essays.
Neila Gharsallah pricing
Programs and services
- 90-minute initial consultation
- HE Comprehensive Plan for grades 11 and 12
- Free 30-minute consultation
Neila Gharsallah reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her practice focuses on helping STEM students apply to selective colleges.
Best for STEM students in grades 11 and 12 and their parents who want guidance through selective college applications.
Common questions
How much does Neila Gharsallah charge?
Coaching with Neila runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Neila Gharsallah help with?
Neila Gharsallah helps with building a balanced college list, standing out as a STEM applicant, reviewing the academic profile and developing activities and a resume.
Is Neila Gharsallah certified?
Neila Gharsallah lists: HECA member.
Does Neila Gharsallah focus on a certain type of student?
Yes. She focuses on aspiring STEM students and helps them stand out as STEM applicants.
What happens in the first meeting with Neila Gharsallah?
The first meeting is a 90-minute consultation. She reviews the student's profile and activities, explains her approach, and then recommends an action plan.
How do I contact Neila Gharsallah?
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