Amy Trinnaman
College admissions and career counselor for students and families
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Certified career counselor; Certified practitioner of the Highlands Ability Battery; Certified practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Strong Interest Inventory |
| Practice | Amy Trinnaman Educational Consulting, LLC |
Amy Trinnaman is a college admissions advisor and career counselor. She helps students and families with college applications, career direction, and boarding school admissions. She has more than two decades in education and has worked with thousands of students. Her past work includes special education, instruction, NCAA eligibility, dual enrollment, school law and policy, and standardized testing. She uses the Highlands Ability Battery and the Myers-Briggs Strong Interest Inventory to help students match majors and careers to their strengths.
What Amy helps with
Amy helps students and families work through the college application process. She also helps students connect their strengths and interests to majors and careers.
- Planning each part of a college application
- Choosing a college major
- Exploring career paths early
- Understanding natural aptitudes and interests
- Boarding school admissions
- Weighing academic, social, extracurricular, and financial factors
- Lowering stress in the admissions process
Who Amy works with
Amy works with students and their families as they go through the application process. She helps students who want to understand their strengths and pick a college major or career path. She also works with families looking at boarding schools.
How Amy works
Amy starts with self-awareness. She is certified in the Highlands Ability Battery and the Myers-Briggs Strong Interest Inventory. She uses them to show students their natural aptitudes, interests, and strengths. Students then use that insight to choose majors, careers, and goals. She treats career exploration as part of the conversation from the start. She also gives structure and guidance for each part of the application.
Background and qualifications
Amy has more than two decades of experience in education. She has helped thousands of students clarify their direction and strengthen their applications. Her background covers college advising, career counseling, special education, instruction, NCAA eligibility, dual enrollment coordination, school law and policy, and standardized testing administration. She is a certified career counselor. She is also a certified practitioner of the Highlands Ability Battery and the Myers-Briggs Strong Interest Inventory.
Amy Trinnaman pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Career counseling
- Boarding school admissions counseling
Amy Trinnaman reviews
The CoachVouch take
Combines college admissions advising with certified career assessments and a background in special education, NCAA eligibility, and school law.
Best for students and families who want admissions help tied to strengths, majors, and career goals.
Common questions
How much does Amy Trinnaman charge?
Coaching with Amy runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Amy Trinnaman help with?
Amy Trinnaman helps with planning each part of a college application, choosing a college major, exploring career paths early and understanding natural aptitudes and interests.
Is Amy Trinnaman certified?
Amy Trinnaman lists: Certified career counselor; Certified practitioner of the Highlands Ability Battery; Certified practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Strong Interest Inventory.
Does Amy Trinnaman help with boarding school admissions?
Yes. Boarding school admissions counseling is one of her listed services, along with college admissions and career counseling.
Does Amy Trinnaman use career assessments?
Yes. She is a certified practitioner of the Highlands Ability Battery and the Myers-Briggs Strong Interest Inventory. She uses them to help students choose majors and careers.
How do I contact Amy Trinnaman?
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