Allison Tate
College admissions consultant for athletes, artists and international students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Athletes and Creatives |
| Practice | Dunbar Educational Consultants |
Allison Tate is a college admissions consultant who helps students plan for and apply to college. She works with athletes, artists, international students, students with learning disabilities, homeless students and first generation students. She began at Kaplan as a test prep tutor and helped students with applications from 1999 to 2003. She has led college counseling at a public high school and now leads it at a private school, while also consulting with Dunbar Educational Consultants.
What Allison helps with
Allison guides students through each step of applying to college, from building a school list to making the final choice.
- Building a college list
- Completing the application
- Writing college essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Using Slideroom for arts applications
- Communicating with college coaches
- Choosing which college to attend
Who Allison works with
Allison works with athletes, artists, international students and students with learning disabilities. She also works with homeless students and first generation students.
Background and qualifications
Allison started at Kaplan as a test prep tutor. From 1999 to 2003 she also helped students with college applications there. 2015 she began volunteering with students at public schools. She served as director of college counseling at a public high school from 2018 to 2020. In 2020 she became director of college counseling at a private school. Since 2019 she has also worked as a college counselor with Dunbar Educational Consultants.
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Allison leads college counseling at a school while also consulting privately, and has worked with homeless and first generation students.
Best for student athletes, artists and first generation students who need help with the full application process.
Common questions
How much does Allison Tate charge?
Coaching with Allison runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Allison Tate help with?
Allison Tate helps with building a college list, completing the application, writing college essays and preparing for college interviews.
Does Allison Tate work with international students?
Yes. She has worked with international students, along with athletes, artists and students with learning disabilities.
Can Allison help with arts portfolio applications?
Yes. She guides students through Slideroom and has worked with artists.
How do I contact Allison Tate?
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