Shridhar Kulkarni
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | Master's degree, MIT Sloan School of Management; Graduate Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration, Boston University; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association; Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; Summer Institute on College Admissions, Harvard University |
| Practice | ASTABEL Education Consulting |
Shridhar Kulkarni is a college admissions consultant and the founder of ASTABEL Education Consulting. He helps students and parents with undergraduate, graduate and MBA applications. He has over twenty five years of experience as a technology leader, educator and college counselor. He also teaches at Boston University, UMass Lowell and Embry-Riddle University. All services are one on one, and he works with students from public, charter, private and international schools.
What Shridhar helps with
Shridhar helps students plan and organize their college search and applications. He also helps them balance schoolwork with college planning.
- Finding a college that fits academic profile and social needs
- Managing college applications from start to finish
- Choosing courses with the right level of rigor
- Understanding FAFSA, CSS Profile and scholarships
- Planning for standardized testing
- Applying to graduate school and MBA programs
- Applying to Ivy League and other very selective schools
Who Shridhar works with
Shridhar works with students and their parents. His clients come from public schools, charter schools, private schools and international schools. He helps students at all levels of academic ability. Services are customized for each student and depend on where the student is in the college planning process.
How Shridhar works
All services are provided one on one. Shridhar uses a web based tool to manage applications. Clients get a well-structured process with a flexible schedule. Services change based on where the student is in the planning process. The full service package covers an unlimited number of applications. It also includes course selection, financial aid topics such as FAFSA, CSS Profile and scholarships, and standardized testing.
Background and qualifications
Shridhar has over twenty five years of experience as a technology leader, educator and college counselor. He holds a Master's degree from MIT's Sloan School of Management. He also earned a Graduate Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA and a Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration from Boston University. He teaches computer science and management courses at Boston University, UMass Lowell and Embry-Riddle University. He attended the Summer Institute on College Admissions at Harvard University. He belongs to two professional associations for education consultants.
Shridhar Kulkarni pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Comprehensive application package for unlimited applications
- Web based application management
- Help with undergraduate, graduate and MBA applications
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The CoachVouch take
Shridhar combines over twenty five years in technology and teaching with college counseling, and he teaches at three universities.
Best for students and parents who want one-on-one help with undergraduate, graduate or MBA applications.
Common questions
How much does Shridhar Kulkarni charge?
Coaching with Shridhar runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Shridhar Kulkarni help with?
Shridhar Kulkarni helps with finding a college that fits academic profile and social needs, managing college applications from start to finish, choosing courses with the right level of rigor and understanding FAFSA, CSS Profile and scholarships.
Is Shridhar Kulkarni certified?
Shridhar Kulkarni lists: Master's degree, MIT Sloan School of Management; Graduate Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration, Boston University; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association; Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; Summer Institute on College Admissions, Harvard University.
Does Shridhar work with international students?
Yes. He works with students from public, charter, private and international schools.
Does Shridhar help with graduate and MBA applications?
Yes. He helps students with undergraduate, graduate and MBA applications.
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