Alicen Adams
College admissions consultant for high school students and families in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Dighton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Independent Educational Consultant (IEC); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Empowered Admissions Services |
Alicen Adams is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their families plan for college. Alicen has worked in higher education since 2001, including residence life, academic support and transfer advising. Alicen started Alicen's private practice in 2018. Alicen keeps Alicen's caseload to 15 to 20 students per graduating class, and Alicen visits more than 20 colleges each year.
What Alicen helps with
Alicen guides families through each step of the college admissions process. Alicen's focus is finding a college that fits the student and the family.
- Building a balanced college list
- Weighing academic, social and financial fit
- Writing authentic college essays
- Organizing college applications
- Understanding scholarships and financial aid
- Reducing stress for anxious or overwhelmed students
Who Alicen works with
Alicen works with high school students and their families. That includes students who feel anxious or overwhelmed by the college process. Parents take part in the guidance along with the student.
How Alicen works
Alicen limits Alicen's caseload to 15 to 20 students per graduating class so each student gets individual attention. Sessions are one-on-one and held virtually. Alicen guides families from the first college list through essays, applications, scholarships and financial aid. Alicen looks at academic, social and financial fit for every student.
Background and qualifications
Alicen has worked in higher education since 2001. Alicen's roles covered residence life, student life, academic support services and transfer advising. Alicen then spent a year as a high school counselor and opened Alicen's private practice in 2018. Alicen is a Certified Educational Planner and an Independent Educational Consultant. Alicen is working toward specializations in athletic advising and UK university advising. Alicen attends professional conferences and visits more than 20 colleges each year. Alicen also holds volunteer leadership roles in HECA, including conference planning and coordinating college tours.
Alicen Adams pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Virtual college consulting
- Discovery call
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The CoachVouch take
Alicen caps Alicen's caseload at 15 to 20 students per graduating class and has over two decades in higher education.
Best for high school students and parents who feel overwhelmed and want a balanced college list with a good academic, social and financial fit.
Common questions
How much does Alicen Adams charge?
Coaching with Alicen runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Alicen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alicen Adams help with?
Alicen Adams helps with building a balanced college list, weighing academic, social and financial fit, writing authentic college essays and organizing college applications.
Does Alicen Adams coach online?
Alicen is based in Dighton, Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Alicen Adams certified?
Alicen Adams lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Independent Educational Consultant (IEC); IECA Professional member.
How many students does Alicen Adams work with?
Alicen limits Alicen's caseload to 15 to 20 students per graduating class. This lets Alicen's give each student individual guidance.
How do I contact Alicen Adams?
Send Alicen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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