Renee Serrano
College admissions advisor for high school students in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Medford, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | M.Ed.; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Quest Advising |
Renee Serrano is an independent educational consultant in Medford, Massachusetts. She helps high school students and their parents with the college search and admissions process. Renee runs College Quest Advising with her partner Dr. Mary K. Baker. Renee covers the East Coast and Mary covers the West Coast. Renee holds an M.Ed. and has worked in higher education. She is a professional member of IECA.
What Renee helps with
Renee guides students through the college search and the admissions process. She works with families who feel overwhelmed by the steps.
- Finding colleges that fit a student's goals
- Planning for college as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior
- Getting through the college admissions process
- Helping parents understand each step
- Choosing between test optional colleges
- Preparing for SAT and ACT testing
Who Renee works with
Renee works with high school students and their parents. Students can start in freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year. Families who feel lost in the admissions process are a good fit.
How Renee works
Renee and Mary work one-on-one with each student and build a plan around that student's goals. Advisors reach clients by phone, email and text. They reply to each inquiry within one business day. They also meet on weekends when that works best for the family.
Background and qualifications
Renee Serrano holds an M.Ed. and has built her career in higher education. She met her business partner, Dr. Mary K. Baker, as an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts more than 35 years ago. The two worked in university settings for many years. About a decade ago they joined forces to build College Quest Advising. Renee is a professional member of IECA.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions advising
- Program options for different grade levels
- Workshops and seminars
- Campus visits
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The CoachVouch take
Renee runs a two-advisor firm with a partner she has known since their undergraduate years, with one advisor on each coast.
Best for high school students and parents who want a structured, one-on-one guide through the college search.
Common questions
How much does Renee Serrano charge?
Coaching with Renee runs $130 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Renee Serrano help with?
Renee Serrano helps with finding colleges that fit a student's goals, planning for college as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, getting through the college admissions process and helping parents understand each step.
Is Renee Serrano certified?
Renee Serrano lists: M.Ed.; IECA Professional member.
How fast does Renee respond to inquiries?
College Quest Advising promises to reply within the next business day. Advisors also offer meetings on weekends.
Can younger high school students work with Renee?
Yes. The firm works with freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
How do I contact Renee Serrano?
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