Adrienne Spraggins
College admissions consultant in Nashville serving students nationwide
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents, Athletes and Creatives |
| Based in | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Guidestar Educational Consulting, LLC |
Adrienne Spraggins is a college admissions consultant in Nashville, Tennessee. She helps students and their parents with the college search, applications, and final decisions. She used to be an admissions officer at Vanderbilt University, where she reviewed over 6,400 applications for admission and scholarship. She has guided more than 700 students. Her work covers athletes, arts students, students with learning differences, and students who want to study abroad.
What Adrienne helps with
Adrienne helps students plan their path to college and build strong applications. She also supports parents through the choices along the way.
- Building a balanced college list
- Planning academics and extracurriculars
- Finding scholarship opportunities
- Writing authentic, standout applications
- Applying to colleges abroad
- Supporting families through big decisions
- Guiding students with learning differences
Who Adrienne works with
Adrienne works with students and parents across the country. Her students include athletes, students pursuing the arts, and students with learning differences. She also helps students who want to attend colleges abroad.
Background and qualifications
Adrienne worked as an admissions officer at Vanderbilt University. There she reviewed over 6,400 applications for admission and scholarship. She then served as Associate Director of College Counseling at an independent school in Nashville. She has over a decade of experience on both sides of selective college admissions. She has guided more than 700 students through the college search, application, and decision process. She is a member of the IECA as a professional member.
Adrienne Spraggins pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive package
- Academic and extracurricular coaching
- College search and application strategy
- Family and transition support
- Free consultation
Adrienne Spraggins reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former Vanderbilt admissions officer who has read over 6,400 applications and guided more than 700 students.
Best for students and parents who want guidance from someone who has worked on both sides of selective admissions.
Common questions
How much does Adrienne Spraggins charge?
Coaching with Adrienne runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Adrienne Spraggins help with?
Adrienne Spraggins helps with building a balanced college list, planning academics and extracurriculars, finding scholarship opportunities and writing authentic, standout applications.
Is Adrienne Spraggins certified?
Adrienne Spraggins lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Adrienne Spraggins work with students outside Nashville?
Yes. She is based in Nashville and serves students across the country.
Does Adrienne work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. Her students include those with learning differences, as well as athletes and arts students.
How do I contact Adrienne Spraggins?
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