Alan Sheptin
College admissions consultant and tutor in Chappaqua, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Chappaqua, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Sheptin Tutoring Group, LLC |
Alan Sheptin is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. He runs Sheptin Tutoring Group in Chappaqua, New York. He has toured over 200 campuses worldwide and knows admissions directors at many schools. His team also offers tutoring and test prep from middle school through graduate school. Sessions run by Zoom or in person, with private or small group options.
What Alan helps with
Alan helps students plan for college from high school course selection to the final choice of school. He also covers test prep and academic support.
- Building a balanced college list of reach, target and safety schools
- Choosing high school courses that are challenging but manageable
- Brainstorming and editing personal statements and college essays
- Choosing between the SAT, ACT or test-optional路径
- Picking an Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Decision plan
- Preparing for college interviews
- Choosing teachers for recommendations
- Comparing U.S. and international schools
Who Alan works with
Alan works with students and their parents. Support runs from middle school through graduate school. Clients include high school students planning for college and families who want help balancing what the parent and the student each want.
How Alan works
Alan builds a custom college plan for each student. He develops a college list that fits the student academically and socially. Families can choose package plans or hourly consultations. He can connect clients with students at many universities and helps plan campus visits. Tutoring sessions are offered by Zoom or in person, one on one or in small groups, for the short or long term.
Background and qualifications
Alan Sheptin is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. He leads Sheptin Tutoring Group in Chappaqua, New York. He has toured over 200 campuses worldwide and keeps up with changes in admissions. He has built relationships with admissions directors. For over a decade his team has led exam review groups for students at Horace Greeley High School. The Regents Review program began in 2013 with local parents.
Alan Sheptin pricing
Programs and services
- College planning package plans
- Hourly college consultations
- Regents Review classes
- SAT, ACT and PSAT prep
- AP review
- GRE test prep
Alan Sheptin reviews
The CoachVouch take
Alan has toured over 200 campuses worldwide and also runs a tutoring group with its own Regents Review program.
Best for families who want college planning and tutoring or test prep from one team.
Common questions
How much does Alan Sheptin charge?
Coaching with Alan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Alan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alan Sheptin help with?
Alan Sheptin helps with building a balanced college list of reach, target and safety schools, choosing high school courses that are challenging but manageable, brainstorming and editing personal statements and college essays and choosing between the SAT, ACT or test-optional路径.
Does Alan Sheptin coach online?
Alan is based in Chappaqua, New York, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Alan Sheptin certified?
Alan Sheptin lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Alan Sheptin work with international colleges?
Yes. His team has expertise in U.S. and international colleges and universities.
Are sessions online or in person?
Sessions are offered by Zoom or in person.
How do I contact Alan Sheptin?
Send Alan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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