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 with Great College Advice, a New Jersey based firm. She helps students and their families with the college search, essays and applications. The firm has guided students through the application process since 2007. It serves families across the U.S. and around the world. The team builds each student's plan around their needs, abilities and goals. It also offers support with grad school and PhD admissions.
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 plan high school years and spend education dollars wisely.
- Finding colleges that fit the student
- Building a college list
- Writing college essays
- Completing college applications
- Planning high school courses
- Finding SAT prep tutors
- Reducing stress for the whole family
- Grad school and PhD admissions
Who Andrea works with
Andrea works with high school students and their parents. Families come from across the U.S. and other countries. Students can be at any point in the admissions process. The firm also works with college students and graduates who are applying to grad school or PhD programs.
How Andrea works
Every student follows a five step process. It starts with an in-depth assessment. Next comes a personalized high school plan, then college list development. The last two steps are college essay support and college application support. Programs are customized to each family's needs. The goal is for students to make their own choices about what matters to them.
Background and qualifications
Andrea Aronson is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She is part of Great College Advice, a group of experienced college counselors that has guided students through the college application process since 2007. The team shares ideas on how to help each student and works together so every client benefits from the group's combined knowledge.
Andrea Aronson pricing
Programs and services
- Customized college admissions packages
- Personalized high school plan
- College essay support
- College application support
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Andrea works within a collaborative team of counselors who share ideas on each student's case.
Best for families who want a customized plan for finding the right college and managing applications.
Common questions
How much does Andrea Aronson charge?
Coaching with Andrea runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Andrea from this page for an exact quote.
What does Andrea Aronson help with?
Andrea Aronson helps with finding colleges that fit the student, 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 United States?
Yes. Great College Advice serves families around the U.S. and the world.
Does Great College Advice help with high school planning?
Yes. Each student gets a personalized high school plan as part of the admissions process.
How do I contact Andrea Aronson?
Send Andrea a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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