Scott Garbini
College admissions and career consultant in Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsStudents with learning differencesLife transitionsCareer changeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Career coach |
| Based in | New London, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Garbini Education and Career Consulting LLC |
Scott Garbini is an independent college consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions, career choices and life transitions. He founded Garbini Education and Career Consulting in New London, Connecticut in 2014, after working in higher education. He saw many students who needed help with the move from high school to college or work. His clients get a dedicated counselor and access to CollegePlannerPro software.
What Scott helps with
Scott helps students and families choose a college, plan the move from high school to college or work, and build executive function skills. He also works with people who want to choose, change or leave a career.
- Building a list of colleges that fit a student's strengths and needs
- Moving from high school to college
- Moving from one college to another
- Moving from college to a career
- Choosing, changing or leaving a career
- Executive function support
- Planning post graduate options
- Building a professional portfolio and personal marketing materials
Who Scott works with
Scott works with individuals, families and young adults. Many are students and parents planning for college. He has helped LGBTQIA students find a college that feels like home. He has also helped students from underprivileged backgrounds and students with learning differences who need support in the move to college or work.
How Scott works
Each client gets a dedicated counselor and a review of their college, life or career goals. Scott builds a college list from the client's likes, wants, strengths and needs. Clients get access to CollegePlannerPro software. He also develops, edits or reviews professional portfolios. Plans include strategies and timelines, so everyone knows the next step.
Background and qualifications
Scott Garbini is the founder and president of Garbini Education and Career Consulting. He started the practice in New London, Connecticut in 2014 after working in higher education. He saw that students from underprivileged backgrounds needed college and career guidance along with life and executive function strategies. His site lists more than a decade of work in higher education. He has worked with independent consultants, physicians, clinicians, guidance counselors and researchers. He is a member of HECA and has visited many campuses.
Scott Garbini pricing
Programs and services
- College consulting
- Life coaching
- Career advising
- Executive function coaching and mentoring
- Packages for individuals, families and young adults
- Portfolio development, editing or review
Scott Garbini reviews
The CoachVouch take
Scott pairs college admissions consulting with executive function coaching, and has focused on students from underprivileged backgrounds and students with learning differences.
Best for students and families who want help choosing a college and planning the move from high school to college or a career.
Common questions
How much does Scott Garbini charge?
Coaching with Scott runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Scott from this page for an exact quote.
What does Scott Garbini help with?
Scott Garbini helps with building a list of colleges that fit a student's strengths and needs, moving from high school to college, moving from one college to another and moving from college to a career.
Is Scott Garbini certified?
Scott Garbini lists: HECA member.
Does Scott Garbini help students with learning differences?
Yes. He works with students who are ready for college but need specific supports to make the move from high school to college or work smoother.
Does Scott Garbini help with more than college admissions?
Yes. He also offers career advising, life coaching and executive function coaching. He helps people choose, change or leave a career.
How do I contact Scott Garbini?
Send Scott a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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