Orietta Barletta
College admissions counselor for high school students in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | M.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center; Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; College Advising Program, Teachers College, Columbia University; MBTI certification; HECA and IECA member |
| Practice | Barletta Education, LLC |
Orietta Barletta is a college admissions counselor and independent educational consultant. She helps high school students and their parents find the right college and finish strong applications. She founded Barletta Education after 15 years in education, student counseling and professional development. Before that, she led career services offices at Harvard Law School and Stanford Law School. She is trained in the WOW college essay method and works with students in Massachusetts.
What Orietta helps with
Orietta helps students build a college list that fits their goals and finish applications on time. She also helps families manage the process with less stress.
- Building a balanced college list
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Reviewing applications, supplements and recommendation strategy
- Choosing a testing plan and calendar
- Preparing for admissions and alumni interviews
- Getting the most from college tours
- Planning courses and activities in 9th and 10th grade
- Keeping deadlines and deliverables on track
Who Orietta works with
Orietta works with high school students and their parents. Her clients have a range of grades, interests and personalities. They come from different income levels and have different financial aid needs. She also starts early with 9th and 10th graders who want an educational plan.
How Orietta works
Orietta starts with intake, discovery and assessment to learn about the student. This covers grades, tests, activities, personality and interests. Then she builds a personalized college search and a testing strategy. She helps with essay outlines, topics and proofreading using the WOW essay method. Each family gets a detailed calendar with deadlines and deliverables. She also prepares students for interviews and tours.
Background and qualifications
Orietta Barletta founded Barletta Education after 15 years in education, student counseling and professional development. She was Assistant Director of Career Services at Harvard Law School and Director of Career Services at Stanford Law School. She taught legal research and writing at Georgetown and Golden Gate University law schools. She also worked as an attorney at New York law firms. She earned her degrees at Harvard and Georgetown. She holds a UCLA college counseling certificate with distinction and is a member of HECA and IECA.
Orietta Barletta pricing
Programs and services
- Intake, discovery and assessment
- Personalized college search
- Testing strategy
- Essay brainstorming and review
- Application guidance and review
- Interview preparation and college tours
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The CoachVouch take
She is a former career services director at Stanford Law School and a Harvard-trained educator who is also a lawyer.
Best for high school students and parents who want organized deadlines and hands-on essay help.
Common questions
How much does Orietta Barletta charge?
Coaching with Orietta runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Orietta from this page for an exact quote.
What does Orietta Barletta help with?
Orietta Barletta helps with building a balanced college list, brainstorming and editing college essays, reviewing applications, supplements and recommendation strategy and choosing a testing plan and calendar.
Is Orietta Barletta certified?
Orietta Barletta lists: M.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center; Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; College Advising Program, Teachers College, Columbia University; MBTI certification; HECA and IECA member.
Does Orietta Barletta work with students in 9th and 10th grade?
Yes. She builds educational plans with younger students, including course selection, activities and summer enrichment.
Does Orietta help with interviews and college tours?
Yes. She prepares students for admissions and alumni interviews and helps them get more from college tours, including virtual ones.
How do I contact Orietta Barletta?
Send Orietta a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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