Allison Henderson
Independent college admissions consultant in San Diego area, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | El Cajon, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Bachelor's degree, UC Davis; Master's degree, UC Davis; Certificate in College Counseling, UC San Diego |
| Practice | A+ College Consultants |
Allison Henderson is an independent college counselor who helps students and parents with the college admissions process. She runs A+ College Consultants in the San Diego area of California. She has counseled over 1,000 clients across the country and abroad. Her work covers college search, applications, essays, deadlines, and merit-based aid. She also writes a blog with data-driven advice on admissions. She holds a college counseling certificate from UC San Diego.
What Allison helps with
Allison helps students pick a college or program that fits their interests and their family's budget. She also guides them through applications and deadlines.
- Choosing a college or program that fits, including athletics, the arts and STEM
- Applications and essays
- Managing application deadlines
- Advice on high school classes and extra-curriculars
- Summer exploration advice
- Advice on standardized tests
- Finding merit-based aid
- Weighing community college, vocational school or a gap year
Who Allison works with
Allison works with students and their parents. Her clients aim for 4-year universities or community colleges. She has counseled over 1,000 clients nationwide and internationally. Families who want a different view from a busy high school counselor are a fit. She also writes about college planning for neurodivergent students.
How Allison works
Allison builds customized college consulting plans for each family. Sessions happen virtually, and each one focuses on the needs of the individual student. Plans can cover high school coursework and standardized tests, merit-based aid, college search, and applications and essays. The aim is a path where the student's academic goals meet the family's financial limits.
Background and qualifications
Allison Henderson is an independent college counselor and a professional member of IECA. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at UC Davis. She also earned a Certificate in College Counseling from UC San Diego. Through A+ College Consultants, she has counseled over 1,000 clients across the country and internationally. She also writes the A+ Blog, which shares data-driven advice on the college admissions experience.
Allison Henderson pricing
Programs and services
- Customized college consulting plans
- Virtual one-on-one sessions
- College admissions workshop
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The CoachVouch take
Builds college plans around both academic goals and what the family can afford, including merit-based aid.
Best for families who want a college list that matches the student's interests and the family budget.
Common questions
How much does Allison Henderson charge?
Coaching with Allison runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Allison from this page for an exact quote.
What does Allison Henderson help with?
Allison Henderson helps with choosing a college or program that fits, including athletics, the arts and STEM, applications and essays, managing application deadlines and advice on high school classes and extra-curriculars.
Does Allison Henderson coach online?
Allison is based in El Cajon, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Allison Henderson certified?
Allison Henderson lists: IECA Professional member; Bachelor's degree, UC Davis; Master's degree, UC Davis; Certificate in College Counseling, UC San Diego.
Does Allison Henderson work with students outside California?
Yes. She has counseled clients nationwide and internationally. Sessions are held virtually.
Does Allison help with options other than a 4-year university?
Yes. She helps students weigh community college, vocational education, a gap year and online options.
How do I contact Allison Henderson?
Send Allison a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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