I have been a consultant for families of college-bound students and their families since 2006. I have helped thousands of families navigate the tricky and complex college application and financial aid process. I have presented seminars across America and am a featured speaker and judge for FBLA. I hold a master's and doctorate degree from Boston College. My patient and compassionate demeanor coupled with an off-the-wall sense of humor will make this process much less stressful for you.
Reviews
Claire Russell
I have known Dr. Kevin Bukatman for over 7 years. In that time, I have found him to be an invaluable expert on all things college admissions and financial aid. Kevin makes applying for financial aid so straightforward that I send all my client families to him. He removes so much of the stress of college admissions! I know that I can pick up the phone any time for his kind, compassionate expertise: his contagious calm and good humor help families navigate college admissions superbly. He takes the time to understand teenagers, and they trust him. Over the years, we have shared many students. Kevin knew I'd get his clients stellar test score growth, and I knew he'd find them a great college home they could afford. I'm so proud to call him a partner!
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A brief, no-obligation 45-minute consultation call designed to allow us to gain a comprehensive understanding of your specific needs and requirements. This call aims to provide tailored assistance by learning more about your objectives
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Informative workshops containing the most up-to-date information on choosing a major, creating a perfect college list, college admissions trends, best tips to complete the Common Application, preventing excessive student debt. Knowledge gives you and your student the ability to increase the chances of acceptance at the top colleges and universities in America and abroad.
$100
It all starts with the identification of what a student wants to study as a major and what kinds of career paths that can result from that major. I help the student create a school list that includes safety, target and reach schools that feature that major and incorporate a family's wish list including school size, location, campus life, and cost.
$150
Essays are the most important part of a student's application. It gives admissions committees the ability to see a student's writing ability as well as a closer look into a student's thoughts and personality. It is imperative that a student have the ability to write passionately with grammatical correctness. Not only is there a Common Application essay, but many schools are including school-centric essays on a variety of topics that challenge a student to write more than a generic "Why I want to attend XYZ University". I read hundreds of essays during each admission cycle. I highly advise you do NOT miss this opportunity to make sure your student's essays are favorably received, dramatically increasing the chances of admission.
$300
The Common Application has six sections for a student to complete. They include Student Information, Family Information, High School Information, SAT/ACT Information, Extracurricular Information, and the Essay. Make sure your student knows the latest tips on how to complete each section, maximizing the limited space available so that admissions committees are immediately able to recognize a student's abilities and accomplishments.
$250
It is no secret that the cost of attendance at today's colleges and universities have skyrocketed. Private colleges are charging between $55,000 and $90,000 per year. Public universities are charging between $25,000 and $50,000 per year, depending on whether a student is an in state or out-of-state resident. Putting this in perspective, the cost for one year is what we spent on an ENTIRE college education as recently as 20 years ago. Reporting your income and assets correctly is an absolute must. One mistake could negatively impact your student's financial aid, costing you tens of thousands of dollars. You need to know the difference between merit-based and need-based financial aid. What should you include on the FAFSA which most schools require, and CSS Profile, the financial aid form required by the more elite and expensive schools. I have helped thousands of families navigate the complex and tricky financial aid process, maximizing the amount of financial aid a family receives. I complete your forms and review them with you so that you can submit them knowing everything is reported correctly. I also help appeal poor financial aid awards if warranted. Don't take chances Have an expert help you get the most financial aid possible.
$595