Stuart Nachbar
College and graduate school admissions consultant in Ewing, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Ewing, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional Member |
| Practice | Educated Quest |
Stuart Nachbar is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college, graduate school and professional school admissions. He runs Educated Quest from Ewing, New Jersey. He is a Certified Educational Planner and a writer on admissions. He has profiled over 350 schools on his site. List building and school research are his main strengths. He helps families find schools where students can succeed in academics, social life and cost.
What Stuart helps with
Stuart helps families find schools that fit the student and the budget. He also coaches students through the application steps.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Researching schools for academic, social and financial fit
- Writing strong application essays
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Planning college visits
- Applying to graduate and professional school
- Finding a college that is affordable from start to finish
Who Stuart works with
Stuart works with high school students and their parents on college admissions. He also works with college students and working professionals who plan to apply to graduate or professional school.
How Stuart works
Stuart puts list building and research at the center of the college search. He coaches clients through essays, interviews and visits. He does not use packaged plans, and each student's search is built around that student. He offers a free 30 minute consultation.
Background and qualifications
Stuart Nachbar is an independent educational consultant in Central New Jersey and a writer on college and graduate school admissions. He is a Certified Educational Planner, a credential held by less than one percent of professionals in his field. He is also a Professional member of IECA. Through his Educated Quest site, he has profiled over 350 schools to learn how colleges work and to help clients find the right fit.
Stuart Nachbar pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions advising
- Graduate and professional school admissions advising
- Free 30 minute consultation
- Educated Quest college profiles
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The CoachVouch take
Stuart has profiled over 350 colleges on his own site and holds the Certified Educational Planner credential.
Best for families who want a well researched college list that balances academic fit, social fit and cost.
Common questions
How much does Stuart Nachbar charge?
Coaching with Stuart runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Stuart Nachbar help with?
Stuart Nachbar helps with building a college list that fits the student, researching schools for academic, social and financial fit, writing strong application essays and preparing for admissions interviews.
Is Stuart Nachbar certified?
Stuart Nachbar lists: Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional Member.
Does Stuart Nachbar help with graduate school admissions?
Yes. He advises on graduate and professional school admissions for college students and working professionals.
Does Stuart Nachbar offer a free consultation?
Yes. He offers a free 30 minute consultation.
How do I contact Stuart Nachbar?
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