
Abby Bittler
College consultant specializing in students with learning differences
Abby Bittler runs Optima Educational College Planning and Coaching and has been an independent educational consultant since 2014, specializing in learning-different students including those with ADHD and dyslexia, after training at the Hill Learning Center, Landmark College, and Beacon College.
Guides students with learning differences such as ADHD and dyslexia through college transitions, along with moderately selective admissions, transfer, and affordability guidance.
Abby Bittler pricing
Good fit if
- You want help with students with learning differences
- You want help with transfer students
- You want help with financial aid and scholarships
- You want help with college essays
- You're a student (or the parent of one)
Abby Bittler reviews
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What to check before you hire Abby
- Lists these credentials: MA Education, Johns Hopkins University; BA Business and Spanish, Clemson University; Trained at the Hill Learning Center, Landmark College, and Beacon College; Member, HECA; Member, SACAC.
- Background: Started working as an independent educational consultant in 2014
- Ask Abby for 2 client references who had a goal like yours.
About Abby Bittler
| Focus areas | |
|---|---|
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Adhd coach |
| Credentials | MA Education, Johns Hopkins University; BA Business and Spanish, Clemson University; Trained at the Hill Learning Center, Landmark College, and Beacon College; Member, HECA; Member, SACAC |
| Practice | Optima Educational College Planning and Coaching |
Background
- Started working as an independent educational consultant in 2014
- Previously worked as a middle/high school teacher, private tutor, test prep tutor, and academic coach
Common questions
How much does Abby Bittler charge?
Abby Bittler doesn't publish rates. Based on 32 admissions consultants, focused on financial aid and scholarships, with a graduate degree who do, an estimated range is $70 to $165 an hour.
What does Abby Bittler help with?
Abby Bittler focuses on students with learning differences, transfer students, financial aid and scholarships and college essays.
Does Abby Bittler have reviews?
Abby Bittler has no reviews on CoachVouch yet. We did not find public star ratings for Abby Bittler on the coaching directories we track, as of September 2026.
Is Abby Bittler certified?
Abby Bittler lists: MA Education, Johns Hopkins University; BA Business and Spanish, Clemson University; Trained at the Hill Learning Center, Landmark College, and Beacon College; Member, HECA; Member, SACAC.
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