Tira Harpaz
College admissions consultant for students and parents in New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsIvy League and top schoolsStudents with learning differencesTransfer studentsGrad school and PhDMedical school admissionsLaw school admissionsFinancial aid and scholarshipsResume and LinkedInJob searchNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | New York, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | CollegeBound Advice |
Tira Harpaz is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents through the whole application process. She runs CollegeBound Advice. She reviews applications line by line and helps students make their extracurricular activities stand out. She works with homeschooled students, students with special talents and students with learning disabilities. Her students aim for Ivy League and top 50 colleges, and also for less competitive schools that fit them well. She keeps cost in mind and helps families find affordable schools.
What Tira helps with
Tira helps families who feel overwhelmed by college planning, struggle to manage deadlines, or need clear answers about essays, test scores and recommendations.
- Line-by-line application review
- Making extracurricular involvement stand out
- Choosing a high school curriculum
- Building a standardized testing timetable
- Finding summer programs during high school
- Reviewing financial aid, scholarship and merit options
- Transfer and graduate school applications
- Medical and law school applications
Who Tira works with
Tira works with high school students and their parents. Her clients include homeschooled students, students with special talents and students with learning disabilities. Some aim for Ivy League and top 50 colleges. Others want a less competitive school that is the right fit. Families who need an affordable option are a regular part of her work.
Background and qualifications
Tira Harpaz is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She runs CollegeBound Advice. Her work covers the full college process, from planning high school courses and activities to final applications. She also helps with transfer applications, summer program applications, graduate school options, medical and law school applications, internships, resumes and job searches. Her students have won awards for community involvement, gotten into meaningful summer programs and been accepted at their top college choices.
Tira Harpaz pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting for students and parents
- Application review
- Standardized testing planning
- Summer program search
- Financial aid and scholarship review
Tira Harpaz reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her services reach beyond college admissions to graduate, medical and law school applications, internships and job searches.
Best for families who want support from freshman year through applications, with cost in mind.
Common questions
How much does Tira Harpaz charge?
Coaching with Tira runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Tira Harpaz help with?
Tira Harpaz helps with line-by-line application review, making extracurricular involvement stand out, choosing a high school curriculum and building a standardized testing timetable.
Is Tira Harpaz certified?
Tira Harpaz lists: HECA member.
Does Tira Harpaz work with students who have learning disabilities?
Yes. She has experience with students with learning disabilities, as well as homeschooled students and students with special talents.
Does Tira Harpaz help with graduate school applications?
Yes. She helps with graduate school options and applications, and with medical and law school applications.
How do I contact Tira Harpaz?
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