Angela Byrd
College admissions consultant for students and families in North Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Gastonia, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant |
| Practice | Next Level Consultant, LLC |
Angela Byrd is an independent college admissions consultant in Gastonia, North Carolina. She runs Next Level Consultant, LLC and works one-on-one with students and their parents. She helps families build balanced college lists, plan applications, and shape essays. Her focus is college fit, cost, and long-term success, not prestige. She also offers career counseling that links college choices to a student's intended career path. Clients get a mobile-friendly Custom College Planner.
What Angela helps with
Angela helps families plan for college with clear steps and less stress. She works on finding colleges that fit a student academically, socially, and financially.
- Building balanced, realistic college lists
- Finding colleges that fit academically, socially, and financially
- Balancing college opportunities with college costs
- Planning applications and meeting deadlines
- Writing strong college essays
- Preparing for college visits and interviews
- Exploring majors and career paths
- Planning for the summer before college applications
Who Angela works with
Angela works with students and their parents. Many families she sees are balancing college options with financial limits. Some feel overwhelmed by how much admissions has changed. Others have capable students who are still figuring out what they want and need more structure and clarity.
How Angela works
Angela offers several service levels, including Foundations, Comprehensive College Coaching, and Senior Sprint. She also has College & Career Direction and Summer Strategy services. The Comprehensive package includes a review of academic achievements, tailored college recommendations, application help, and essay support. Students also get a mobile-friendly Custom College Planner to stay organized and keep track of deadlines.
Background and qualifications
Angela Byrd is the founder of Next Level Consultant, LLC, based in Gastonia, North Carolina. She is a Professional member of IECA and works as an independent educational consultant. Her work covers the full admissions process, from creating a college list to essay guidance, application planning, and summer preparation. She also offers career counseling that helps students match their strengths and interests to college choices.
Angela Byrd pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive College Coaching
- Foundations
- Senior Sprint
- College & Career Direction
- Summer Strategy
- Custom College Planner
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The CoachVouch take
Angela builds college plans around fit and affordability instead of prestige, and adds career counseling to the admissions process.
Best for families who want a college list that fits their student and their budget.
Common questions
How much does Angela Byrd charge?
Coaching with Angela runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Angela from this page for an exact quote.
What does Angela Byrd help with?
Angela Byrd helps with building balanced, realistic college lists, finding colleges that fit academically, socially, and financially, balancing college opportunities with college costs and planning applications and meeting deadlines.
Is Angela Byrd certified?
Angela Byrd lists: IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant.
Does Angela Byrd help with career planning as well as admissions?
Yes. She offers career counseling that uncovers a student's strengths and interests. She uses it to match college choices to the student's intended career path.
Does Angela Byrd focus on top-ranked schools?
No. Her focus is on fit, affordability, and long-term success, not prestige for its own sake.
How do I contact Angela Byrd?
Send Angela a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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