Andrea Coupe
College admissions consultant and Certified Educational Planner
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); AICEP member; Professional Level Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, WACAC; Member, HECA |
| Practice | Coupe College Consulting |
Andrea Coupe is a college admissions consultant who guides high school students through the college search and application process. She has visited hundreds of college campuses and worked with students from more than 75 high schools in and out of the United States. She holds the Certified Educational Planner credential and has a background in reading and writing education. She also volunteers her counseling at a South Central Los Angeles high school.
What Andrea helps with
Andrea helps students find colleges that fit them and build strong applications. She also helps them get ready for college work.
- Building a college list based on grades, majors, scholarships and financial aid
- Choosing a major
- Planning essay topics for the application
- Preparing for college interviews
- Building strong work habits before college
- Working well with a school counselor
- Understanding a student's learning strengths and weaknesses
Who Andrea works with
Andrea works with high school students through the whole college search and application process. She has worked with students from more than 75 high schools, both in and out of the United States.
How Andrea works
Andrea uses her training as a K to Adult Education and Reading/Writing Specialist to assess a student's learning strengths and weaknesses and to review college curriculum. She builds a custom college list from academic record, majors of interest, and scholarship and financial aid options. Students join personalized essay content planning sessions. She also travels to campuses to research schools and meet admissions counselors.
Background and qualifications
Andrea has worked with hundreds of high school students over about two decades. She trained as a K to Adult Education and Reading/Writing Specialist. She holds the Certified Educational Planner credential through AICEP and reviews CEP applications for future members. She is a Professional Level Member of IECA and belongs to NACAC, WACAC, HECA and the Character Collaborative. She sits on the lifetime Admissions Advisory Board for High Point University. She has attended many Counselor Fly-In events.
Andrea Coupe pricing
Programs and services
- Full college search and application guidance
- Personalized essay content planning sessions
- Custom college list building
- Interview preparation
Andrea Coupe reviews
The CoachVouch take
She visits college campuses in the US and abroad to meet admissions counselors and research schools for her students.
Best for high school students who want a personal college list and guided help with essays.
Common questions
How much does Andrea Coupe charge?
Coaching with Andrea runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Andrea from this page for an exact quote.
What does Andrea Coupe help with?
Andrea Coupe helps with building a college list based on grades, majors, scholarships and financial aid, choosing a major, planning essay topics for the application and preparing for college interviews.
Is Andrea Coupe certified?
Andrea Coupe lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); AICEP member; Professional Level Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, WACAC; Member, HECA.
Does Andrea Coupe visit colleges herself?
Yes. She has visited hundreds of campuses, in the US and abroad, and meets with admissions counselors there.
Does Andrea help with college interviews?
Yes. She offers interview preparation when a student needs it.
How do I contact Andrea Coupe?
Send Andrea a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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