Adriane Donkers
College admissions consultant for high school students in Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Beltsville, Maryland, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | UCLA Certificate in College Counseling, with distinction; Master of Arts in Psychology; IECA member |
| Practice | CollegeLine Consulting |
Adriane Donkers is a college admissions consultant who guides high school students and their parents through college planning. She runs CollegeLine Consulting in Beltsville, Maryland. Since 2020 she has helped students choose majors and careers, research colleges, and finish applications. She holds a UCLA Certificate in College Counseling and a master's degree in psychology. She also works with students who have learning differences, mental health concerns, and food allergies.
What Adriane helps with
Adriane helps families find a good college fit and understand how colleges work today. She also helps students spot their strengths and show them in their applications.
- Finding a college that fits the student
- Planning the high school years
- Choosing a major and career direction
- Researching colleges and programs
- Building a college list
- Completing college applications
- Transferring from a community college or 4-year college
- Planning for learning differences, mental health needs, and food allergies
Who Adriane works with
Adriane works with students in freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school. Her clients come from public schools, private schools, and homeschool settings. She also helps students transferring from community colleges and 4-year colleges. Some students have learning differences, mental health concerns, or food allergies.
How Adriane works
Adriane starts with a free 30-minute session with the student and parents. She learns where the family is in the process, then they talk about what help is needed. Families can pick a comprehensive package, a twelve-hour package, or hourly meetings for a few questions. All meetings are virtual. She also offers group sessions on college planning topics.
Background and qualifications
Adriane has guided students through college planning since 2020. She finished the UCLA Certificate in College Counseling with distinction and has a Master of Arts in Psychology. She belongs to three professional organizations, including IECA. She attends webinars and conferences to keep up with changes in the application process. She also goes to college information sessions and visits campuses in person to learn what makes each school different.
Adriane Donkers pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute initial session
- Comprehensive package
- Twelve-hour package
- Hourly consulting
- Video and resources package with six one-hour virtual meetings
- Group sessions
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The CoachVouch take
Adriane combines a UCLA college counseling certificate with a psychology master's degree and works with students who have learning differences, mental health concerns, and food allergies.
Best for high school families who want virtual college planning, including students with learning differences or transfer plans.
Common questions
How much does Adriane Donkers charge?
Coaching with Adriane runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Adriane from this page for an exact quote.
What does Adriane Donkers help with?
Adriane Donkers helps with finding a college that fits the student, planning the high school years, choosing a major and career direction and researching colleges and programs.
Does Adriane Donkers coach online?
Adriane is based in Beltsville, Maryland, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Adriane Donkers certified?
Adriane Donkers lists: UCLA Certificate in College Counseling, with distinction; Master of Arts in Psychology; IECA member.
Does Adriane Donkers offer a free first meeting?
Yes. She offers a free 30-minute initial session with the student and parents to learn where they are in the process.
Does Adriane Donkers work with transfer and homeschool students?
Yes. She works with homeschoolers and with students transferring from community colleges and 4-year colleges.
How do I contact Adriane Donkers?
Send Adriane a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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