Neila Gharsallah

Neila Gharsallah is a college admissions consultant who helps STEM students and their parents with the college search and application process. Neila founded Neila College Consulting and has over twenty years of experience in business technology, consulting and higher education. Neila holds degrees in management sciences and electrical engineering. Neila has worked with international students and volunteers as a college coach for high-achieving students from low-income households.

What Neila helps with

Neila helps students find a college that fits them academically, socially and financially. Neila also helps them build applications that show their skills and interests beyond strong math and science grades.

• Finding a best-fit college list
• Standing out as a STEM applicant
• Editing college essays and supplement prompts
• Building an activities resume
• Basic financial aid advice
• Making final college decisions
• Transferring from a first or second year college to a U.S. school
• Staying organized through the application process

Who Neila works with

Neila works with high school students in grades 11 and 12 and their families, with a focus on aspiring STEM students. Neila also works with international students and with first or second year college students who want to transfer to U.S. colleges. Some students are self-sufficient and need help in only a few areas.

How Neila works

Every family starts with a 90-minute initial consultation. Neila reviews the student's academic profile and activities, then explains the available services and recommends a plan. Students first assess their own strengths, values and interests before the college search begins. Students lead the application process. Families get access to CustomCollegePlan, an online portal to research colleges, track tasks and communicate during the process.

Background and qualifications

Neila founded and leads Neila College Consulting. Before that, Neila spent over twenty years in business technology, professional services consulting and higher education. Neila earned a master's in management sciences from Stanford University, plus a bachelor's and master's in electrical engineering from Michigan State University. Neila holds an Independent Educational Consultant Certificate from UC Irvine and completed the IECA Summer Training Institute. Neila volunteers with the Matchlighters Scholars Program and served as a mentor and speaker with Girls In Tech, DC.

Neila Gharsallah pricing

Programs and services

• Free 30-minute consultation
• 90-minute initial consultation
• Comprehensive plan for grades 11 and 12
• Plan for grade 12 students who need help in select areas
• Transfer plan for first or second year college students

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