Adam Max
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Lafayette, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Lafayette, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Max College Advising |
Adam Max is an independent college admissions consultant in Lafayette, Colorado. He helps high school students and their parents work through the admissions process and find colleges that fit. Adam began his career in the admissions office at Emory University. He then worked in consumer insights and marketing strategy. He combines both backgrounds to help each student build a distinct case for admission. He runs Max College Advising.
What Adam helps with
Adam helps families get through the college admissions process with less stress and more clarity. He focuses on finding schools where each student will do well.
- Finding colleges that fit a student's goals and talents
- Building a distinct case for admission
- Making the admissions process clearer for families
- Lowering stress for students and parents
- Helping students find their voice in the process
- Staying organized during the application process
Who Adam works with
Adam works with high school students and their parents. He helps students who want to feel organized and motivated during the college search and application process.
How Adam works
Adam pairs two things in his work. The first is knowing how the admissions process works. The second is a branding strategy that helps a student stand out in their application. He draws on his time in a college admissions office and his work in marketing and consumer insights. The goal is a list of colleges and universities where the student will thrive.
Background and qualifications
Adam Max began his career in the admissions office at Emory University. He then moved into consumer insights and marketing strategy. After seeing that families needed help with the admissions process, he started his own practice as an independent educational consultant. He is a professional member of IECA. His approach draws on both his admissions and branding experience.
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Programs and services
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- One-on-one college advising
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The CoachVouch take
Adam combines experience in a college admissions office with a career in marketing and branding strategy.
Best for high school students and parents who want help finding the right fit and building a stand-out application.
Common questions
How much does Adam Max charge?
Coaching with Adam runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Adam Max help with?
Adam Max helps with finding colleges that fit a student's goals and talents, building a distinct case for admission, making the admissions process clearer for families and lowering stress for students and parents.
Is Adam Max certified?
Adam Max lists: IECA Professional member.
What is Adam Max's background in admissions?
Adam started his career in the admissions office at Emory University. He later worked in consumer insights and marketing strategy before starting his consulting practice.
How do I contact Adam Max?
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