Abby Siegel
Independent college admissions consultant in New York City
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, SACAC |
| Practice | Abby Siegel & Associates |
Abby Siegel is an independent college admissions consultant in New York City. She helps students and their parents plan for college and finish applications. She has more than 24 years of experience in top public and private schools. She started her own practice in 2006 after years as a school counselor. She has visited hundreds of campuses across the country. Her work covers college lists, essays, financial aid, and scholarships.
What Abby helps with
Abby works with students and families who feel buried by the college process. She helps with essays, school fit, cost, and deadlines.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Writing essays when the prompts feel impossible
- Balancing homework and activities with deadlines
- Deciding if a school is a good fit and affordable
- Understanding financial aid forms and merit awards
- Finding niche scholarships
- Staying organized with timelines and reminders
Who Abby works with
Abby works with high school students and their parents. Her clients include students who are juggling schoolwork, activities, and applications. She also helps families who are unsure about school fit or how to pay for college. Some of her clients live outside the United States.
How Abby works
Abby builds a custom roadmap for each student, from the first college list to the final decision. She gives draft help and edits on essays and applications. She sets organized timelines and sends reminders. She holds regular check-ins to keep students on track. Her first step is a two-hour Zoom strategy session. Later work is offered in four-hour blocks or as a full package.
Background and qualifications
Abby has more than 24 years of experience in top public and private schools. She worked as a school counselor for years before she founded her own practice in 2006. She is a member of HECA and SACAC and is described as an award-winning counselor. She has visited hundreds of college campuses across the country. She has helped hundreds of students with the college application process.
Abby Siegel pricing
Programs and services
- Two-hour initial consultation by Zoom
- Incremental package in four-hour blocks
- Full package from discovery to decision
- Free consultation
- Free monthly newsletter
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The CoachVouch take
Abby moved from years of school counseling into her own practice in 2006 and has visited hundreds of campuses.
Best for students and parents who want a clear plan and steady support through essays, deadlines, and financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Abby Siegel charge?
Coaching with Abby runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Abby Siegel help with?
Abby Siegel helps with building a college list that fits the student, writing essays when the prompts feel impossible, balancing homework and activities with deadlines and deciding if a school is a good fit and affordable.
Does Abby Siegel coach online?
Abby is based in New York, New York, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Abby Siegel certified?
Abby Siegel lists: Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, SACAC.
Does Abby Siegel work with students outside the United States?
Yes. Her work is done over Zoom, and she has worked with a student in Lagos, Nigeria.
How do I contact Abby Siegel?
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