Allyson Felix
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Lower Westchester, NY
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | UCLA College Counseling program graduate, with distinction; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, New York State Association for College Admission Counseling (NYSACAC); Professional member, IECA; USCG Captain: Master 50grt |
| Practice | Rivertowns College Counseling LLC |
Allyson Felix is a college admissions counselor who helps students and their parents plan for college and apply. She founded Rivertowns College Counseling to match each student with a best-fit school. Before counseling, she held senior marketing jobs at Tri-Star Pictures, Children's Television Workshop, King World and Dan Klores Communications. She graduated with distinction from the UCLA College Counseling program. Her work covers essays, interviews, college lists, testing plans and final school choice.
What Allyson helps with
Allyson guides students and parents through each step of college planning and applications. She starts as early as freshman year and works through the final choice of school.
- Building a college application plan with a set timeline
- Choosing which standardized tests to take and when
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Preparing for interviews and college visits
- Choosing who writes recommendations and managing the letters
- Picking an application plan such as ED, EA, rolling, REA or regular
- Planning for financial and merit aid
- Deciding which college to attend
Who Allyson works with
Allyson works with students and their parents. She works with students of varying backgrounds and needs, and she also helps transfer applicants.
How Allyson works
Allyson builds one timeline that breaks the application process into manageable steps, with regular check-ins. The Junior/Senior Package covers testing, college lists, interviews, recommendations, essays, extracurriculars and the final decision. Starting in freshman year, she reviews classes, activities, transcripts and summer options. She also provides a tutor referral list and a testing plan. Hourly help is available for single needs.
Background and qualifications
Allyson spent years in marketing before she became a certified college counselor. She held senior executive roles at Tri-Star Pictures, Children's Television Workshop, King World and Dan Klores Communications. She also served as campaign consultant to several New York state politicians. She earned her degree at Pace University and then graduated with distinction from the UCLA College Counseling program. She is a member of NACAC and NYSACAC, and a professional member of IECA. She also co-chaired a local Community Advisory Board for young people.
Allyson Felix pricing
Programs and services
- Junior/Senior Package
- Comprehensive multi-year packages
- Customized packages
- Hourly assistance
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The CoachVouch take
Allyson is a former senior marketing executive who now helps students make their applications stand out to admissions officers.
Best for students and parents who want a full college plan with a timeline, from freshman year through the final choice.
Common questions
How much does Allyson Felix charge?
Coaching with Allyson runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Allyson from this page for an exact quote.
What does Allyson Felix help with?
Allyson Felix helps with building a college application plan with a set timeline, choosing which standardized tests to take and when, brainstorming and editing college essays and preparing for interviews and college visits.
Is Allyson Felix certified?
Allyson Felix lists: UCLA College Counseling program graduate, with distinction; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, New York State Association for College Admission Counseling (NYSACAC); Professional member, IECA; USCG Captain: Master 50grt.
Can Allyson Felix help with only part of the college process?
Yes. She offers hourly and customized help for specific needs such as essays, interview prep, resumes or recommendations.
When should a student start working with Allyson Felix?
Students can start as early as freshman year.
How do I contact Allyson Felix?
Send Allyson a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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