Peter Parlagreco
College admissions counselor for high school students and MBA applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Michigan |
Peter Parlagreco is a college admissions counselor who helps high school students plan and complete their college applications. He has helped students earn acceptances to Harvard, Princeton, Georgetown, Penn, and Cornell. He worked as a college coach at WeAdmit Technologies and contributed to more than 80 acceptances across the US. He also recently earned MBA acceptances to Berkeley Haas, Carnegie Mellon Tepper, and Vanderbilt Owen.
What Peter helps with
Peter helps applicants figure out what they value in a college, build a school list, and shape their application voice.
- Finding what you value most in a college
- Building a targeted list of schools
- Developing your voice for application essays
- Applying to highly selective colleges
- Applying to service academies and ROTC
- Writing MBA personal statements
Who Peter works with
Peter works with high school students going through the college application process. He also offers help with service academies and ROTC paths. He has written about MBA personal statements as well, so he supports some graduate business school applicants.
How Peter works
Peter starts by finding what each applicant truly values and cares about in a college. Next, he helps the applicant build a list of schools. Then he works with them to refine their voice so the application shows the best version of themself. He offers a free intro call to see if the fit is right.
Background and qualifications
Peter studied business at the University of Michigan and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. He paid for his degree with a full tuition Army ROTC scholarship and other awards. He also served as a College Access and Success Ambassador at Michigan, working with middle and high school students from underrepresented backgrounds. He was a peer mentor to first-year business students. He was Congressionally nominated to the US Air Force and Military Academies.
Peter Parlagreco pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions coaching
- Free intro call
- Service academy and ROTC coaching
- MBA personal statement help
- Recorded admissions guide and Q&A
Peter Parlagreco reviews
Peter Parlagreco has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He earned a full tuition Army ROTC scholarship and a Congressional nomination to two service academies, so he can guide students on military paths.
Best for high school students who want help choosing schools and writing applications, including service academy or ROTC paths.
Common questions
How much does Peter Parlagreco charge?
Coaching with Peter runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Peter from this page for an exact quote.
What does Peter Parlagreco help with?
Peter Parlagreco helps with finding what you value most in a college, building a targeted list of schools, developing your voice for application essays and applying to highly selective colleges.
Does Peter Parlagreco coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Peter Parlagreco have reviews?
Peter Parlagreco has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Peter Parlagreco certified?
Peter Parlagreco lists: Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Michigan.
Does Peter help with service academies and ROTC?
Yes. Peter lists service academy and ROTC coaching as an offering. He earned a full tuition Army ROTC scholarship and a Congressional nomination to the US Air Force and Military Academies.
Does Peter help with MBA applications?
Yes. He offers MBA personal statement help, including for Vanderbilt. He earned acceptances to Berkeley Haas, Carnegie Mellon Tepper, and Vanderbilt Owen.
How do I contact Peter Parlagreco?
Send Peter a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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