Andrea Rieves
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Huntersville, NC
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Huntersville, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | College Counseling Certificate with distinction, UCLA Extension; IECA member; HECA member; NACAC member; SACAC member |
| Practice | ARC Education Planning |
Andrea Rieves is an independent education consultant who helps students and parents plan for college. She owns ARC Education Planning in Huntersville, North Carolina. She spent over 22 years in education, teaching high school English and elementary literacy and advising in middle school. She earned her College Counseling Certificate with distinction from UCLA Extension. She tours colleges in person so she can share firsthand knowledge of campuses with families.
What Andrea helps with
Andrea helps students plan for college, from early high school course choices to final applications and paying for school.
- Choosing high school courses starting in 8th grade
- Planning when to take the ACT and SAT
- Deciding which test scores to send to colleges
- ACT and SAT test prep
- Building a list of colleges based on research and college data
- Getting started as a senior late in the process
- Financial aid and FAFSA questions
- Scholarship planning
Who Andrea works with
Andrea works with students and their parents at many stages. She advises students as early as 8th grade on high school courses. Juniors get help planning admissions testing. Seniors who are just getting started are also welcome.
How Andrea works
Andrea combines each student's information with college data to build a list of recommended colleges. Her recommendations are not based on rankings. Each student gets the personal attention of a counselor focused on college counseling. She tours campuses herself and attends regional and national conferences to keep up with admissions trends.
Background and qualifications
Andrea has worked in education for over 22 years. She taught high school English, taught elementary school literacy, and worked as an advisor in middle school. She earned her College Counseling Certificate with distinction from UCLA Extension. She belongs to HECA, IECA, NACAC and SACAC, and serves as HECA's Community Representative for the Charlotte area.
Andrea Rieves pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- ACT and SAT test prep and planning
- High school course planning
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The CoachVouch take
She is a former teacher with over 22 years in education who tours colleges herself to give families firsthand campus knowledge.
Best for families who want personal college counseling that starts early or picks up late in senior year.
Common questions
How much does Andrea Rieves charge?
Coaching with Andrea runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Andrea Rieves help with?
Andrea Rieves helps with choosing high school courses starting in 8th grade, planning when to take the ACT and SAT, deciding which test scores to send to colleges and aCT and SAT test prep.
Is Andrea Rieves certified?
Andrea Rieves lists: College Counseling Certificate with distinction, UCLA Extension; IECA member; HECA member; NACAC member; SACAC member.
Can seniors who are just starting the process work with Andrea?
Yes. Seniors who are just getting started are welcome. She meets students wherever they are in the process.
How early can students start working with Andrea?
Students can start as early as 8th grade. She advises them on high school course selection.
How do I contact Andrea Rieves?
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