Amber Thompson
College admissions consultant for students and parents in El Segundo, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | El Segundo, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant |
| Practice | AT College Consulting |
Amber Thompson is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs AT College Consulting in El Segundo, California, and works with families across the country. Her work covers finding colleges that fit a student's academic, social and financial needs. She also helps students with their essays. She meets with students on Zoom calls. She is a Professional member of IECA.
What Amber helps with
Amber helps students and parents choose colleges and move through the admissions process. She also works with students on their application essays.
- Finding colleges that fit academic, social and financial needs
- Brainstorming ideas for college essays
- Rewriting essay drafts while keeping the student's own voice
- Deciding where to apply
- Answering questions about the admissions process
- Building confidence with academics and extracurriculars
- Helping parents and students make informed decisions
Who Amber works with
Amber works with high school students and their parents. Families come from across the country. Her students have gone on to schools such as Stanford, USC and Cal Poly Pomona. She works with students from all backgrounds and includes parents in the process.
How Amber works
Amber meets with students by Zoom. In essay work, she asks follow-up questions so a student's rough thoughts become specific ideas. She then helps the student rewrite drafts without changing the student's story. Her firm builds a customized plan for each student and includes parents in the process.
Background and qualifications
Amber Thompson is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She leads AT College Consulting in El Segundo, California. The firm has a team of consultants and serves families and students across the country. Its stated aim is to increase access to higher education and promote equity for students of all backgrounds.
Amber Thompson pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college consulting by Zoom
- Workshops
- College tours
- Resources for juniors and seniors
Amber Thompson reviews
The CoachVouch take
Amber's essay work keeps the student's own voice and story, and she works with both the student and the parent.
Best for students and parents who want help choosing colleges and writing essays in their own voice.
Common questions
How much does Amber Thompson charge?
Coaching with Amber runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Amber Thompson help with?
Amber Thompson helps with finding colleges that fit academic, social and financial needs, brainstorming ideas for college essays, rewriting essay drafts while keeping the student's own voice and deciding where to apply.
Does Amber Thompson coach online?
Amber is based in El Segundo, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Amber Thompson certified?
Amber Thompson lists: IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant.
Does Amber Thompson work with families outside California?
Yes. AT College Consulting serves families and students across the country. Amber meets with students on Zoom.
Does Amber change a student's essay story?
No. Students say she helps polish their essays without changing their story or voice.
How do I contact Amber Thompson?
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