Allison Matlack
Independent educational consultant for school and college admissions
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Camden, Maine, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Matlack Educational Consulting |
Allison Matlack is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with school and college admissions. She runs Matlack Educational Consulting and is a Professional member of the IECA. Her work covers independent school planning and application guidance. She builds each search around the student's strengths, interests and values. She also teaches time management and decision-making during the application process.
What Allison helps with
Allison helps students and families find the right school or college and get through the application process with less stress.
- Searching for the right school or college
- Independent school planning
- Application guidance
- Building a school list around a student's strengths and values
- Learning time management during applications
- Making decisions about where to apply
- Building self-confidence and self-awareness
Who Allison works with
Allison works with students and their parents. Her services cover both the school search and the college search. Families can work with her on independent school planning or on college applications.
How Allison works
Allison starts by helping a student learn who they are, what they are good at, and what they value. She then builds the school or college search around those answers. Along the way she teaches time management and decision-making. She offers application guidance, independent school planning, and hourly consultation.
Background and qualifications
Allison Matlack is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of the IECA. She leads Matlack Educational Consulting, a practice that guides students and families through the school and college search and application process. Her services include independent school planning, application guidance, and hourly consultation.
Allison Matlack pricing
Programs and services
- Independent school planning
- Application guidance
- Hourly consultation
Allison Matlack reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her process teaches students time management and decision-making skills while they apply, not just how to submit applications.
Best for families who want a personal, lower-stress school or college search built around the student's strengths.
Common questions
How much does Allison Matlack charge?
Coaching with Allison runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Allison Matlack help with?
Allison Matlack helps with searching for the right school or college, independent school planning, application guidance and building a school list around a student's strengths and values.
Is Allison Matlack certified?
Allison Matlack lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Allison Matlack help with independent school applications?
Yes. She offers independent school planning as one of her services.
Can I book Allison for a single consultation?
Yes. She offers hourly consultation.
How do I contact Allison Matlack?
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