Tony Carnahan
College admissions counselor in Manasquan, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Manasquan, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Coastal College Counseling |
Tony Carnahan is a college admissions counselor who helps students and parents with the college search, applications and final school choice. Tony founded Coastal College Counseling in Manasquan, New Jersey in 2014. Tony has worked with students for 24 years and been a college counselor for 20. Tony has spent time on more than 500 college campuses and worked with admissions officers and college coaches. Tony's team also offers tutoring and test prep.
What Tony helps with
Tony guides students and families through the college search, the application and the choice of a school. Tony teaches students to find colleges that match their goals and values.
- Searching for colleges that fit academic goals, values and comfort
- Completing college applications
- Writing strong college essays
- Choosing between college offers
- Financial aid questions
- Standardized test prep and tutoring
- Keeping the college process calm for families
Who Tony works with
Tony works with high school students and their parents. Families go through the search, application and selection steps together. Tony has worked with students of all kinds, including student athletes who want to keep playing in college.
How Tony works
Tony puts the student in charge of the process. Tony teaches students to use set criteria to find colleges that match their academic goals, personal values and environment. The team treats the process as a group effort with students and parents. Tutoring uses a Socratic style, focused on proven strategies and not tricks. The team also offers customized test prep.
Background and qualifications
Tony has worked with students for 24 years. Tony has been a coach, teacher, administrator and counselor. Tony has counseled on college admissions for 20 years and tracks changes in admissions using data. Tony has spent time on more than 500 college campuses and worked with admissions officers and college coaches. Tony founded Coastal College Counseling in 2014. Tony is a professional member of the IECA.
Tony Carnahan pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling
- Tutoring
- Test prep
- Essay help
- Free 30-minute consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Tony has visited more than 500 college campuses and worked directly with admissions officers and college coaches.
Best for students and parents in New Jersey who want a calm, student-led college search and application process.
Common questions
How much does Tony Carnahan charge?
Coaching with Tony runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Tony from this page for an exact quote.
What does Tony Carnahan help with?
Tony Carnahan helps with searching for colleges that fit academic goals, values and comfort, completing college applications, writing strong college essays and choosing between college offers.
Is Tony Carnahan certified?
Tony Carnahan lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Coastal College Counseling offer test prep?
Yes. The team offers customized test prep and tutoring along with college counseling. Tutoring uses a Socratic style and avoids tricks.
Does Tony offer a free first meeting?
Yes. Coastal offers a free 30-minute consultation.
How do I contact Tony Carnahan?
Send Tony a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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