Abigail Simkus
College admissions consultant for high school and transfer students in Pennsylvania
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Degree from Princeton University; Degree from University of Pennsylvania |
| Practice | The College Connection |
Abigail Simkus is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school, transfer and returning students plan for college. She founded The College Connection in 2008 and works from Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. Her team has helped over 400 students prepare for college. Most clients come from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. She also works online with students outside the region and with international students applying to U.S. colleges.
What Abigail helps with
Abigail helps students pick colleges that fit them and build a plan to apply well. She also helps with essays and application materials.
- Choosing colleges that fit a student's abilities and goals
- Building a customized college list
- Brainstorming and revising college essays
- Staying on track with application deadlines
- Applying to U.S. colleges as an international student
- Planning for college as a transfer or returning student
- Planning ahead before and during high school
Who Abigail works with
The College Connection works with high school students, transfer students and returning students. Clients have a wide range of interests, strengths and goals. Parents take part in the process too. Most students live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The team also works with international students and American students living abroad.
How Abigail works
The team uses several assessments to find the college setting that suits each student. Those results shape a customized college list based on the student's abilities, preferences and goals. Planning is split by stage, with separate services for pre-high school, 9th and 10th grade, 11th grade and 12th grade. Students get hands-on help with essays, applications and supplemental materials.
Background and qualifications
Abigail Simkus founded The College Connection in 2008. She holds degrees from Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania. She is a professional member of the IECA. Barbi Weinberg joined the team in 2017 and Lynda Szwartz joined in 2020. Since 2008, the practice has helped over 400 students prepare for college.
Abigail Simkus pricing
Programs and services
- Pre-high school planning
- 9th and 10th grade planning
- 11th grade planning
- 12th grade planning
- Transfer and returning student services
- Virtual consulting for students outside the area
Abigail Simkus reviews
The CoachVouch take
Abigail leads a small team that plans with students from before high school through senior year applications.
Best for students and parents in the Tri-state area, or international students, who want a personal plan for choosing colleges and applying.
Common questions
How much does Abigail Simkus charge?
Coaching with Abigail runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Abigail from this page for an exact quote.
What does Abigail Simkus help with?
Abigail Simkus helps with choosing colleges that fit a student's abilities and goals, building a customized college list, brainstorming and revising college essays and staying on track with application deadlines.
Does Abigail Simkus coach online?
Abigail is based in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Abigail Simkus certified?
Abigail Simkus lists: IECA Professional member; Degree from Princeton University; Degree from University of Pennsylvania.
Does Abigail Simkus work with international students?
Yes. The College Connection helps foreign students and American students abroad find a good fit in a U.S. college. The team works with them on essays, applications and supplemental materials.
Can students outside Pennsylvania work with The College Connection?
Yes. Most students come from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The team also works virtually with many students outside the Tri-state area.
How do I contact Abigail Simkus?
Send Abigail a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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