Tony Guerra
College admissions consultant in Hartsdale, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Hartsdale, New York, United States |
| Credentials | Doctorate from Harvard (1986); Professional Member, IECA |
| Languages | English and Chinese |
| Practice | My College Advisor |
Tony Guerra is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. Tony leads My College Advisor in Hartsdale, New York. Tony wrote the firm's admissions curriculum and created its college selection system. Before starting the firm, Tony spent over 20 years in American higher education. Tony earned a doctorate from Harvard in 1986. The firm also covers transfers, graduate school, boarding school, international students and athletic recruiting.
What Tony helps with
Tony and Tony's team guide students through each stage of applying to college and other schools. They work on school choice, tests, essays and interviews.
- Building a college list of best-fit schools
- Academic and test preparation
- Writing personal statements and college essays
- Navigating financial aid
- Transferring to a better-fit college
- Applying to graduate and professional programs
- Applying to boarding schools
- Practicing for admissions interviews
Who Tony works with
The firm works with students and their families at all stages of admissions. Clients include high school students applying to college, transfer students, graduate and professional school applicants, students applying to boarding schools, and international students. Athletes seeking recruiting help are also served.
How Tony works
Every client starts with a Student Assessment. The consultant then builds an admissions strategy that covers course selection, standardized tests and activities, including summer ones. Students build preliminary college lists, take virtual tours or visit campuses, and debrief with the consultant. This leads to a final list of best-fit schools. Consultants also help with recommendation writers, mock interviews, resumes, portfolios and essays from first topic to final edit.
Background and qualifications
Tony Guerra wrote the college admissions curriculum used at My College Advisor and invented its college selection system. Tony grew the business into a college admissions consulting firm. Before that, Tony worked in American higher education for over 20 years. Tony earned a doctorate from Harvard in 1986. Tony is a Professional Member of the IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association.
Tony Guerra pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
- College admissions consulting
- College transfer consulting
- Graduate school admissions consulting
- Private high school admissions consulting
- International student admissions consulting
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The CoachVouch take
Tony Guerra wrote the firm's admissions curriculum and invented its college selection system after over 20 years in higher education.
Best for students and parents who want full support from college list to final essays.
Common questions
How much does Tony Guerra charge?
Coaching with Tony runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Tony from this page for an exact quote.
What does Tony Guerra help with?
Tony Guerra helps with building a college list of best-fit schools, academic and test preparation, writing personal statements and college essays and navigating financial aid.
Is Tony Guerra certified?
Tony Guerra lists: Doctorate from Harvard (1986); Professional Member, IECA.
Does My College Advisor help with transfers and graduate school?
Yes. The firm helps students transfer to best-fit colleges. It also helps applicants to business, medicine, law and other graduate programs.
Does My College Advisor start with an assessment?
Yes. Each client begins with a Student Assessment. The consultant then builds a custom admissions strategy.
How do I contact Tony Guerra?
Send Tony a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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