Suzie Castello
Admissions consultant for international students applying to US colleges
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Languages | English and Portuguese |
| Practice | Explorers English and Educational Consulting |
Suzie Castello is an independent educational consultant who helps international students apply to US colleges. She runs Explorers English and Educational Consulting in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Her work covers US and global undergraduate admission, pre-college summer programs, and visual arts portfolios. She also tutors English for tests like the TOEFL iBT and the Duolingo English Test. She works with students in English and guides families in English and Portuguese.
What Suzie helps with
Suzie helps students and families who want to study in English-taught programs in the US and around the world. She also helps students build the English skills they need for admission.
- Applying to undergraduate programs at US universities
- Applying to community college programs in the US
- Finding undergraduate programs taught in English around the world
- Choosing pre-college summer programs at global universities
- Building a visual arts portfolio for pre-college, foundation and undergraduate programs
- Preparing for the TOEFL iBT speaking and writing tasks
- Preparing for the Duolingo English Test
- Improving English for interviews, email and online communication
Who Suzie works with
Suzie works with international students and their families who want to study in programs taught in English. This includes high school students looking at pre-college summer programs and students applying to undergraduate or community college programs. She also guides parents and the education professionals who support the students.
Background and qualifications
Suzie Castello is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She runs Explorers English and Educational Consulting from Teresópolis, in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Her practice covers US undergraduate admission, global undergraduate admission, pre-college summer programs and visual arts portfolios. She also offers English tutoring for specific goals, including TOEFL iBT and Duolingo English Test training.
Suzie Castello pricing
Programs and services
- US undergraduate admission guidance
- Global undergraduate admission guidance
- Pre-college summer program guidance
- Visual arts portfolio guidance
- English tutoring
- Free consultation
Suzie Castello reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines college admissions guidance with English tutoring and supports families in both English and Portuguese.
Best for Brazilian and other international students who want to study in English-taught programs and need help with admissions and English tests.
Common questions
How much does Suzie Castello charge?
Coaching with Suzie runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Suzie Castello help with?
Suzie Castello helps with applying to undergraduate programs at US universities, applying to community college programs in the US, finding undergraduate programs taught in English around the world and choosing pre-college summer programs at global universities.
Is Suzie Castello certified?
Suzie Castello lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Suzie Castello work with families in Portuguese?
Yes. Sessions with students are in English. She guides families and the educators who support them in English and Portuguese.
How do I contact Suzie Castello?
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