Andrea Aronson
Independent college admissions consultant serving families in the U.S. and abroad
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Great College Advice |
Andrea Aronson is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their families with the college search and application process. She works through Great College Advice, a firm of college counselors that has guided students since 2007. The team serves families across the U.S. and around the world. Each student gets a program built around their needs, abilities and goals, with a focus on finding the right college fit.
What Andrea helps with
Andrea and her team help students find colleges that fit them and get through the application process with less stress. They also help families make choices about college costs.
- Finding the right college fit
- Building a college list
- Writing college essays
- Completing college applications
- Planning the high school years
- Spending education dollars wisely
- Weighing family priorities in college choices
Who Andrea works with
The firm works with high school students and their families in the U.S. and in other countries. Students can start at any point in the admissions process. Programs are set up around each student's needs, abilities and goals, and each family's situation.
How Andrea works
Each student starts with an in-depth assessment. The counselors then build a personalized high school plan and develop a college list. From there they support the college essays and the applications. Packages are customized to each family's needs, so students can cover every step on the road to college.
Background and qualifications
Andrea Aronson is an independent college consultant based in New Jersey and a member of HECA. She works with Great College Advice, a group of experienced college counselors that has guided students through the college application process since 2007. The firm serves families around the U.S. and the world. Her focus also includes graduate and PhD school admissions for college students and graduates.
Andrea Aronson pricing
Programs and services
- In-depth assessment
- Personalized high school plan
- College list development
- College essay support
- College application support
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Great College Advice reports that 97% of its students are accepted to one or more of their top 3 choices.
Best for families who want a customized plan to find the right college fit and get through applications with less stress.
Common questions
How much does Andrea Aronson charge?
Coaching with Andrea runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Andrea Aronson help with?
Andrea Aronson helps with finding the right college fit, building a college list, writing college essays and completing college applications.
Is Andrea Aronson certified?
Andrea Aronson lists: HECA member.
Does Andrea Aronson work with families outside the U.S.?
Yes. Great College Advice serves families around the U.S. and the world.
What is the first step when working with Great College Advice?
Students start with an in-depth assessment. A personalized high school plan and a college list follow.
How do I contact Andrea Aronson?
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