Amy Hallock
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Franklin Lakes, NJ
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Hallock College Consulting |
Amy Hallock is an independent college admissions consultant in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. She helps students and parents with the whole college process, from choosing schools to deciding where to enroll. She offers five tiered packages, from 15 hours of service up to 50 hours. She also sells a 90-minute strategy session for seniors. Her work covers the Common Application, essays, resumes, interview prep and scholarship appeals.
What Amy helps with
Amy helps students pick colleges and finish strong applications. She also helps families handle the stress of the process.
- Completing and submitting the Common Application
- Writing and editing personal and supplemental essays
- Resume creation and interview preparation
- Choosing between Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision
- Deciding whether to submit SAT or ACT scores
- Understanding need-based and merit-based aid
- Scholarship essay review and appeal strategy
Who Amy works with
Amy works with high school students and their parents. Some clients start early and need help with course choices, extracurriculars and testing plans. Rising seniors can join after July 1st and get fast help finishing applications, essays and deadlines.
How Amy works
Amy sells her help in tiered packages. The Basic package covers up to 15 hours, Standard up to 25, Premier up to 34 and Concierge up to 50. Hours include meetings and work done behind the scenes. Higher tiers add a college list of at least 15 schools, College Planner Pro, an application tracker dashboard and priority scheduling. Rising seniors can pick a Senior Rush package after July 1st.
Background and qualifications
Amy Hallock is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She runs Hallock College Consulting from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Her work covers the full application path, including the Common Application, the Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System, letters of recommendation and college visit guidance.
Amy Hallock pricing
Programs and services
- Basic Package, up to 15 hours
- Standard Package, up to 25 hours
- Premier Package, up to 34 hours
- Concierge Package, up to 50 hours
- Senior Rush Package for rising seniors after July 1st
- 90-minute Senior Strategy Session
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Offers a 90-minute Senior Strategy Session where families ask questions on early applications, test scores and aid.
Best for high school students and parents who want structured, hour-based help from college list to final decision.
Common questions
How much does Amy Hallock charge?
Coaching with Amy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Amy Hallock help with?
Amy Hallock helps with completing and submitting the Common Application, writing and editing personal and supplemental essays, resume creation and interview preparation and choosing between Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision.
Is Amy Hallock certified?
Amy Hallock lists: IECA Professional member.
Can Amy help a rising senior who starts late?
Yes. Her Senior Rush package is open to rising seniors after July 1st. It covers the Common Application, personal statement, college list review and deadlines.
How do I contact Amy Hallock?
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