Abby Bittler
College admissions consultant for students who learn differently
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Athletes |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Credentials | Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC); Trained through The Hill Learning Center of Durham; Trained through Landmark College; Trained through Beacon College; Master's degree in education, Johns Hopkins University |
| Practice | Optima Educational College Planning and Coaching |
Abby Bittler is a college admissions consultant who helps students plan for college and move into it successfully. She works with students in regular education and with students who learn differently, including those with ADHD or dyslexia. She started as an independent educational consultant in 2014. Before that she was a teacher, tutor and academic coach. She focuses on colleges in the Southeast, including public and private schools with moderately selective admissions.
What Abby helps with
Abby helps students choose colleges, apply, and get ready for the change to college life. She pays close attention to the needs of students with ADHD or dyslexia.
- Planning the move from high school to college
- College transitions for students with ADHD or dyslexia
- College essay writing
- Application guidance
- Finding colleges in the Southeast
- Options at public universities and private colleges
- Transfer student applications
- Keeping college affordable
Who Abby works with
Abby works with students from regular education and students who learn differently, including those with ADHD or dyslexia. Her focus also includes transfer students, athletes and first generation students. Many of her clients look at moderately selective colleges in the Southeast.
Background and qualifications
Abby holds a master's degree in education from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor's degree in business and Spanish from Clemson University. She worked as a middle and high school teacher, a private tutor, a test prep tutor and an academic coach. In 2014 she began working as an independent educational consultant. She trained through The Hill Learning Center of Durham, Landmark College and Beacon College. She is a member of HECA and SACAC.
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The CoachVouch take
Trained at three learning difference programs, The Hill Learning Center, Landmark College and Beacon College, and applies that to college planning.
Best for students with ADHD or dyslexia who need help with the move to college, and for families looking at Southeast colleges.
Common questions
How much does Abby Bittler charge?
Coaching with Abby runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Abby from this page for an exact quote.
What does Abby Bittler help with?
Abby Bittler helps with planning the move from high school to college, college transitions for students with ADHD or dyslexia, college essay writing and application guidance.
Is Abby Bittler certified?
Abby Bittler lists: Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC); Trained through The Hill Learning Center of Durham; Trained through Landmark College; Trained through Beacon College; Master's degree in education, Johns Hopkins University.
Does Abby Bittler work with students who have ADHD or dyslexia?
Yes. She works with students who learn differently, including those with ADHD or dyslexia, and helps them handle the move to college.
How do I contact Abby Bittler?
Send Abby a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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