About Us:
Curreri Educational Consulting is a comprehensive educational consulting company founded by Karen A. Curreri. Karen’s methodology takes a developmental approach to school and college admissions. She enjoys working with students K-12 because college preparation is a life-long learning process - one that requires students and parents to learn specific skills at each developmental milestone. Most of all, Karen feels strongly that early preparation reduces stress. Too often, high schools do not encourage students to begin the college search process until their sophomore or junior year at which time it is too late to help students reach their goals, or to even make an educated decision about which college best meets their needs. Late planning also creates a feeling of panic, a need to rush and the inability to enjoy what should be a fun learning experience. Early preparation creates confidence, and a confident student is one who is most likely to be accepted to the college of their choice. CEC’s record of success proves that fact: our statistics indicate that approximately 98% of our students were accepted into their first or second choice school. We feel that our success can be attributed to the following factors:
CEC’s team of tutors, executive functioning coaches, educational therapists and editors are dedicated to helping students reach their fullest potential. All members of the CEC team are committed to excellence. We work together to collaborate so that we meet the needs of our students and their parents.
Because Karen’s background is in developmental counseling, she realizes that the college search, application, acceptance and decision making process can be a transitional time in the student and parents’ lives. Students are too often struggling to establish a sense of independence and parents are trying to find a way to let go. At CEC, even our youngest students have learned how to think, organize, and manage their time well. Parents have learned to let their children and teens discover and explore their passions and talents and to compete with not against their peers. At CEC, college counseling is a natural progression resulting from a lifetime of significant learning experiences that have helped students to become successful, self-confident and happy human beings.
Curreri Educational Consulting is a comprehensive educational consulting company founded by Karen A. Curreri. Karen’s methodology takes a developmental approach to school and college admissions. She enjoys working with students K-12 because college preparation is a life-long learning process - one that requires students and parents to learn specific skills at each developmental milestone. Most of all, Karen feels strongly that early preparation reduces stress. Too often, high schools do not encourage students to begin the college search process until their sophomore or junior year at which time it is too late to help students reach their goals, or to even make an educated decision about which college best meets their needs. Late planning also creates a feeling of panic, a need to rush and the inability to enjoy what should be a fun learning experience. Early preparation creates confidence, and a confident student is one who is most likely to be accepted to the college of their choice. CEC’s record of success proves that fact: our statistics indicate that approximately 98% of our students were accepted into their first or second choice school. We feel that our success can be attributed to the following factors:
CEC’s team of tutors, executive functioning coaches, educational therapists and editors are dedicated to helping students reach their fullest potential. All members of the CEC team are committed to excellence. We work together to collaborate so that we meet the needs of our students and their parents.
Because Karen’s background is in developmental counseling, she realizes that the college search, application, acceptance and decision making process can be a transitional time in the student and parents’ lives. Students are too often struggling to establish a sense of independence and parents are trying to find a way to let go. At CEC, even our youngest students have learned how to think, organize, and manage their time well. Parents have learned to let their children and teens discover and explore their passions and talents and to compete with not against their peers. At CEC, college counseling is a natural progression resulting from a lifetime of significant learning experiences that have helped students to become successful, self-confident and happy human beings.
Karen Curreri
Karen Curreri, President and Founder of Curreri Educational Consulting, received her Master of Science degree in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She has presented at national conferences, been interviewed by international and local TV and magazines, and been a guest speaker for radio stations across America. Karen also wrote and directed a documentary called, “How to Become an A+ Human Being.” She uses the film as a teaching tool to help underserved eighth grade students make a successful transition to high school and beyond. Karen is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She is considered an expert in her field. Karen coached United States Swimming and has worked with Olympic and elite level athletes to help them with college recruiting. Karen is also a proud Gold Star Mother who enjoys helping military families, particularly those affiliated with Special Operations Warrior Foundation. She lives and works in Corona del Mar where she enjoys paddle boarding, kayaking and biking. She recently competed and placed in three categories of ballroom dancing. Most of all Karen enjoys spending time with her family in Laguna Beach.
Karen Curreri, President and Founder of Curreri Educational Consulting, received her Master of Science degree in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She has presented at national conferences, been interviewed by international and local TV and magazines, and been a guest speaker for radio stations across America. Karen also wrote and directed a documentary called, “How to Become an A+ Human Being.” She uses the film as a teaching tool to help underserved eighth grade students make a successful transition to high school and beyond. Karen is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She is considered an expert in her field. Karen coached United States Swimming and has worked with Olympic and elite level athletes to help them with college recruiting. Karen is also a proud Gold Star Mother who enjoys helping military families, particularly those affiliated with Special Operations Warrior Foundation. She lives and works in Corona del Mar where she enjoys paddle boarding, kayaking and biking. She recently competed and placed in three categories of ballroom dancing. Most of all Karen enjoys spending time with her family in Laguna Beach.
Clark Moore
Clark graduated with a BA in History, Art History and Theater from Dartmouth College in 2013. Throughout his four years as an undergraduate he worked in the admissions office. Beginning at the front desk he was the first student in the history of the Dartmouth Office of Undergraduate Admissions to be hired before officially matriculating. He led application workshops for visiting students, coordinated special programming such as "Dimensions of Dartmouth" the admit students weekend held every year in April, as well as programs designed for students of color, first generation college applicants and students interested in the math and sciences. He has read countless essays and applications and knows what works and what doesn't. Clark currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
Clark graduated with a BA in History, Art History and Theater from Dartmouth College in 2013. Throughout his four years as an undergraduate he worked in the admissions office. Beginning at the front desk he was the first student in the history of the Dartmouth Office of Undergraduate Admissions to be hired before officially matriculating. He led application workshops for visiting students, coordinated special programming such as "Dimensions of Dartmouth" the admit students weekend held every year in April, as well as programs designed for students of color, first generation college applicants and students interested in the math and sciences. He has read countless essays and applications and knows what works and what doesn't. Clark currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen has published several crime fiction short stories as well as numerous articles on writing. Her background is in the entertainment industry where she was a script reader for studios and production companies, including Village Roadshow Pictures, Dreamworks, and Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and A Mule Filmworks. For eight years, she was the sole screenplay consultant for the American Screenwriters Association. She graduated with a BA in Communications from UCLA and an MA in Communications from Cal State Fullerton.
Sarah Chen has published several crime fiction short stories as well as numerous articles on writing. Her background is in the entertainment industry where she was a script reader for studios and production companies, including Village Roadshow Pictures, Dreamworks, and Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and A Mule Filmworks. For eight years, she was the sole screenplay consultant for the American Screenwriters Association. She graduated with a BA in Communications from UCLA and an MA in Communications from Cal State Fullerton.