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Joseph Recupero
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Joseph Recupero

About

Hello! My name is Joseph and I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you as an admission advisor. My academic background is in anthropology, having both my BA from Gettysburg College and my MA from Columbia University in the subject. I am currently pursuing my PhD in anthropology at the University of California - Davis with my research focusing on Urban studies and youth perception in Sarajevo. My admission experience includes working as a senior intern in the Gettysburg College Admissions Office, being a former Admissions Officer at Truman State University, and having multiple years of professional admission advising experience. Fun fact about me, I have been to 63 different countries.

Joseph helped students get into:
Allegheny CollegeUniversity of California, Irvine
Vanderbilt UniversityGettysburg College
Savannah College of Art and DesignNew York University
Tulane UniversityThe State University of New York at Buffalo
Allegheny College
University of California, Irvine
Vanderbilt University
Gettysburg College
Savannah College of Art and Design
New York University
Tulane University
The State University of New York at Buffalo
Chicago, IL
6 years of experience
Gettysburg College – BA | Anthropology and Political Science Double Major, Africana Studies Minor
Columbia University – MA | Anthropology
University of California, Davis – PhD | Anthropology
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Anthropology
Sociology
Political Science
Law
First-Generation College Students
STEM
Computer Science

My process

As an advisor and former admission officer, I take a holistic approach to the application process, encouraging students to create the best overall application by putting specific focus on each piece of the application, but also helping the student establish an overall application theme/profile to carry throughout and create cohesion. As an advisor, I believe in a mentorship model in which my I not only advise my students step by step through the admission process, but also serve as a source of advice, guidance, and at time counseling through the stresses of high school and the college process.

Packages

Pre-Submission

5 hours

For families wanting help with final reviews and suggestions on upcoming applications
$700($140/hr)
Starter

10 hours

For families looking for help with key schools in the current cycle
$1,300($130/hr)
Save 7%
Essay Express

15 hours

Work with me specifically on your essays for your college applications - 5 to 7 essays
$1,650($110/hr)
Save 21%
Essay Advanced

20 hours

Work with me specifically on essays for your applications - 10 to 12 essays
$2,200($110/hr)
Save 21%
Intermediate

25 hours

25 hours of in-depth advising, from school list to applications, in the current cycle
$3,000($120/hr)
Save 14%
Comprehensive

40 hours

In-depth advising for every step of the college process. Secure me for your entire college journey
$4,400($110/hr)
Save 21%

Advising hours

College admissions advising

$140.00 / 60 min

Set a focus for each session or get help with any aspect of the admissions process.

Finding Your Path

$75.00 / 45 min

Review potential career paths and gain understandings of college majors and requirements

Understanding Your Process

$120.00 / 60 min

Meet with me for a comprehensive review of your college progress and identify potential needs

Single College Admissions Session

$140.00 / 60 min

Set a focus for each session or get help with any aspect of the admissions process

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Any questions? Let’s hop on a quick call to learn more about your needs in the admissions process and how I can approach them
Chicago, IL
6 years of experience
Gettysburg College – BA | Anthropology and Political Science Double Major, Africana Studies Minor
Columbia University – MA | Anthropology
University of California, Davis – PhD | Anthropology
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Anthropology
Sociology
Political Science
Law
First-Generation College Students
STEM
Computer Science
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