Alexandra Ince
Educational consultant for college and boarding school admissions in Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | New Milford, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Cairn Educational Consulting |
Alexandra Ince is an independent educational consultant in New Milford, Connecticut. She helps students and parents with college admissions and with choosing independent boarding and day schools. She works through Cairn Educational Consulting, a team practice that serves families across the United States and around the world. Alexandra has worked in admissions and is a boarding school parent herself. She is a professional member of IECA.
What Alexandra helps with
Alexandra helps families choose the right school and get through the application process. This covers college, boarding school and day school.
- Finding a college that fits a student's needs
- Choosing between boarding and day schools
- Building a list of right-fit schools
- Application strategy and deadlines
- Preparing for college interviews
- Moving to a new city and comparing school options
Who Alexandra works with
Alexandra works with students and their parents. Some families are new to boarding schools. Some are moving to a new city and comparing independent and public schools. Others need help with college applications. She serves families across the United States and around the world.
Background and qualifications
Alexandra Ince is an independent educational consultant based in New Milford, Connecticut. She is a professional member of IECA. She works with Cairn Educational Consulting, a practice that draws on knowledge of hundreds of schools and colleges. Her background includes time in admissions work, and she is also a boarding school parent. That mix gives her a view of the process from both sides of the table.
Alexandra Ince pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one consulting
- Introductory consultation
- College admissions guidance
- Boarding school admissions guidance
- Day school admissions guidance
Alexandra Ince reviews
The CoachVouch take
Alexandra has worked in admissions and is also a boarding school parent, so she knows the process from both sides.
Best for families who want one-on-one help choosing a college, boarding school or day school.
Common questions
How much does Alexandra Ince charge?
Coaching with Alexandra runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Alexandra from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alexandra Ince help with?
Alexandra Ince helps with finding a college that fits a student's needs, choosing between boarding and day schools, building a list of right-fit schools and application strategy and deadlines.
Is Alexandra Ince certified?
Alexandra Ince lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Alexandra Ince help with boarding schools as well as college?
Yes. Cairn Educational Consulting guides families through college admissions and through independent boarding and day school admissions.
Does Alexandra work with families outside Connecticut?
Yes. The practice serves families across the United States and around the world.
How do I contact Alexandra Ince?
Send Alexandra a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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