Andrea Coupe
College admissions consultant in San Marino, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Based in | San Marino, California, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Coupe College Consulting |
Andrea Coupe is an independent educational consultant in San Marino, California. She helps students and parents with college admissions through her practice, Coupe College Consulting. She is a Certified Educational Planner and an IECA Professional member. She has worked with teenagers and young adults for more than three decades. She visits campuses in person and online, at home and abroad, and shares what she learns with her students. She also introduces qualified students to college admission professionals.
What Andrea helps with
Andrea helps students build a college list and submit applications they feel proud of. She also gives parents a place to ask questions and share insight.
- Building a personalized, structured college search
- Planning for college and life after high school
- Writing authentic and memorable applications
- Working through personal reflection for essays
- Making a final informed college choice
- Handling uncertainty in the admissions process
- Getting parent concerns heard in a confidential setting
Who Andrea works with
Andrea works with college-bound students of all ages and backgrounds, with a focus on teenagers. She also works with their parents. Parents can share their views in a confidential setting. This gives her a fuller picture of the student.
How Andrea works
Andrea ties practical life skills to a personalized and structured college search. Then they build an educational plan together. She uses time-tested strategies to break a complex process into manageable steps. She visits campuses in person and through virtual options. When she sees a good match, she personally introduces a qualified student to college admission professionals.
Background and qualifications
Andrea Coupe is a Certified Educational Planner and an IECA Professional member. She has spent more than three decades working alongside teenagers and young adults. For more than 20 years she has answered parent questions when facts were still unclear. She keeps her knowledge current by visiting campuses in person and through virtual options, both in the United States and abroad. She also builds relationships with college admission professionals.
Andrea Coupe pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions counseling
- Personalized college search
- Parent meetings in a confidential setting
- Personal introductions to college admission professionals
Andrea Coupe reviews
The CoachVouch take
She visits campuses in person and online, at home and abroad, and personally introduces qualified students to admission professionals.
Best for teenagers and parents who want a structured, personalized college search and a calmer application process.
Common questions
How much does Andrea Coupe charge?
Coaching with Andrea runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Andrea from this page for an exact quote.
What does Andrea Coupe help with?
Andrea Coupe helps with building a personalized, structured college search, planning for college and life after high school, writing authentic and memorable applications and working through personal reflection for essays.
Is Andrea Coupe certified?
Andrea Coupe lists: Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member.
Does Andrea Coupe work with parents as well as students?
Yes. She meets with parents in a confidential setting. Their input gives her useful perspective on the student.
Does Andrea Coupe visit colleges?
Yes. She visits campuses in person and through virtual options, in the United States and abroad.
How do I contact Andrea Coupe?
Send Andrea a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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