Peter Quagliaroli
College admissions consultant for students and parents, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Cornell University, BA; Dartmouth College, MA; Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School, CSML |
| Practice | Edgewater Advisors |
Peter Quagliaroli is a college admissions consultant who helps students and parents with the college application process. He is the founder and president of Edgewater Advisors. He has more than 30 years of experience in independent schools. He worked as an English teacher, academic dean, director of college counseling and head of high school. He works with a limited number of clients in cities across the United States, Europe and the Middle East.
What Peter helps with
Peter guides students through the high school years and the college application process, with a focus on top-tier schools.
- Planning the college application process
- Academic advising through high school
- Applying to top-tier colleges
- Showing a student's strengths and accomplishments in applications
- Preparing for success in college and beyond
Who Peter works with
Peter works with a limited number of ambitious, high-achieving students and their parents. His clients are located around the world. He currently serves families in Boston, Cairo, Dubai, Greenwich, London, Miami, New York City and San Francisco.
Background and qualifications
Peter has over 30 years of experience in independent schools. He has been an English teacher, academic dean, coach, advisor, director of college counseling and head of high school. He worked at Rye Country Day School in New York, St. Anne's-Belfield School in Virginia, Groton School in Massachusetts and Westminster Schools in Georgia. He holds a BA from Cornell University, an MA from Dartmouth College and a CSML from Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School. He also did graduate coursework at Harvard, Dartmouth, the University of Virginia and UC Berkeley.
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The CoachVouch take
Peter spent over 30 years inside independent schools, including as Director of College Counseling and Head of High School, before founding his own firm.
Best for ambitious students and parents aiming for top-tier colleges who want a small, high-touch advisor.
Common questions
How much does Peter Quagliaroli charge?
Coaching with Peter runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Peter from this page for an exact quote.
What does Peter Quagliaroli help with?
Peter Quagliaroli helps with planning the college application process, academic advising through high school, applying to top-tier colleges and showing a student's strengths and accomplishments in applications.
Is Peter Quagliaroli certified?
Peter Quagliaroli lists: HECA member; Cornell University, BA; Dartmouth College, MA; Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School, CSML.
Where does Peter Quagliaroli's firm have clients?
Edgewater Advisors serves clients in Boston, Cairo, Dubai, Greenwich, London, Miami, New York City and San Francisco.
How does someone start working with Peter?
Engagements are typically by referral. Families can inquire about availability.
How do I contact Peter Quagliaroli?
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