Andrea Goldman
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Plainview, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Plainview, New York, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Professional Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, NYSACAC; Member, Nassau Counselors' Association; BA in Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis |
| Practice | The Family College Experience, LLC |
Andrea Goldman is an independent college admissions consultant in Plainview, New York. She helps students and parents with the college list, applications and the choice of school. She worked as a lawyer in New York City for many years before moving into education. She is a Certified Educational Planner, one of 27 CEPs in New York State who specialize in college advising. She visits college campuses every year and keeps working with families after applications go in.
What Andrea helps with
Andrea helps families who do not know where to start with college. She also supports them after applications are sent, through the decision and the move to campus.
- Building a college list
- Creating accounts on application platforms
- Brainstorming the main college essay
- Feedback and proofreading on essays and applications
- Following timelines for the application process
- Comparing college offers and making a decision
- Adjusting to life on a college campus
- Knowing when parents should step back
Who Andrea works with
Andrea works with students who are preparing to apply to college and with their parents. She fits students who are ready to do their own work and families who want guidance instead of someone doing the tasks for them. She also supports students who are already in college.
How Andrea works
Andrea uses meetings, emails and webinars to share information on the college list and application process. She gives families timelines and guidelines to follow. She helps students set up application accounts, brainstorm the main essay, and get feedback and proofreading. Students must do their own work. She tells parents when to step away, and she ends the relationship without a refund if parents get too involved in the essays. Her work continues after applications are sent.
Background and qualifications
Andrea Goldman founded The Family College Experience, LLC. She earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and a law degree from Cardozo School of Law. She practiced law for many years at firms in New York City. Work in her local school district and PTA showed her that families needed help with college. She trained at the IECA Summer Training Institute at Swarthmore College and earned the Certified Educational Planner designation. She belongs to IECA, NACAC, NYSACAC and the Nassau Counselors' Association.
Andrea Goldman pricing
Programs and services
- College list and application guidance
- Essay brainstorming and feedback
- Help evaluating college decisions
- Support with adjusting to college
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A former practicing attorney who is a Certified Educational Planner and supports families through the move to college, not only the application.
Best for students who will do their own work and parents who want guidance without taking over the process.
Common questions
How much does Andrea Goldman charge?
Coaching with Andrea runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Andrea from this page for an exact quote.
What does Andrea Goldman help with?
Andrea Goldman helps with building a college list, creating accounts on application platforms, brainstorming the main college essay and feedback and proofreading on essays and applications.
Is Andrea Goldman certified?
Andrea Goldman lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Professional Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, NYSACAC; Member, Nassau Counselors' Association; BA in Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis.
Will Andrea write or fix my child's college essay?
No. She brainstorms ideas and gives feedback and proofreading, but the student writes the essay. She ends the relationship without a refund if parents get too involved in the essays.
Does Andrea help after applications are submitted?
Yes. She continues to give information on evaluating college decisions and on adjusting to college.
How do I contact Andrea Goldman?
Send Andrea a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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