Alida Smit
College admissions counselor for first-generation and low-income students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Practice | Alida Smit College and Career Consulting |
Alida Smit is an independent college admissions counselor who helps high school and transfer students plan for college. She has over 30 years of experience teaching students, including children with learning disabilities. She also worked as a College & Career Advisor at a high school. She focuses on first-generation students from low-income backgrounds and works closely with their families through each step of the process.
What Alida helps with
Alida guides students from early planning through the final application. She also helps families understand paying for college.
- Self-discovery assessments to find strengths and interests
- Choosing high school classes
- Career planning
- Building a college list
- Creating an application strategy
- Brainstorming and writing college essays
- Finding scholarships
- Understanding financial aid
Who Alida works with
Alida works with high school students and transfer students. She focuses on first-generation and underrepresented students from low-income backgrounds. She also works closely with their families and gives them information and support during the whole admissions process.
Background and qualifications
Alida has over 30 years of experience teaching students, including children with learning disabilities. She worked at a high school as a College & Career Advisor. In that role she supported all grade levels with career development and worked with guidance counselors. She also led small groups in the special education department to help students plan for life after high school. Today she works as an independent counselor for high school and transfer students.
Alida Smit pricing
Programs and services
- Full-process college admissions support
- Scholarship advice
- Financial aid assistance
- Family support and information
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The CoachVouch take
She combines over 30 years of teaching with school-based college advising, including work with special education students.
Best for first-generation students from low-income families who want help with admissions, scholarships and financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Alida Smit charge?
Coaching with Alida runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Alida Smit help with?
Alida Smit helps with self-discovery assessments to find strengths and interests, choosing high school classes, career planning and building a college list.
Does Alida Smit work with transfer students?
Yes. She works as an independent counselor for high school and transfer students.
Does Alida Smit help students with learning disabilities?
Yes. She has taught children with learning disabilities and led post-secondary guidance groups in a high school special education department.
How do I contact Alida Smit?
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