Anne Gould
College admissions advisor for students and parents in Valley Stream, NY
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Valley Stream, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Anne Gould College Advisor, LLC |
Anne Gould is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She works out of Valley Stream, New York, and has more than 35 years of college advising experience. She guides families through four phases: Self-assessment, college exploration, application help, and final decisions. She also runs her own college information workshops. She works with students by video and shared documents as well.
What Anne helps with
Anne helps students choose a college that fits them and get through the application process. She also supports families once decisions arrive.
- Finding a college that fits academically, socially, financially and geographically
- Building a list of colleges to research and apply to
- Filling out applications and the Common Application
- Writing college essays and getting feedback
- Preparing for college interviews
- Keeping track of application deadlines
- Handling deferrals and waitlist offers
- Choosing which school to attend
Who Anne works with
Anne works with high school students and their parents. Her site has pages for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, so she supports families at each stage of high school. She also helps students who are deferred or waitlisted after they apply.
How Anne works
Anne uses a four phase process. Phase one is self-assessment, where the student thinks about interests, distance from home, and the type of setting they want. Phase two is college exploration, using her workshops, college fairs and high school programs. Phase three is hands-on help with applications, essays and interview prep. Phase four covers admission decisions, including deferrals and waitlists. She works remotely with FaceTime and Google Docs.
Background and qualifications
Anne Gould has been advising families on college admissions for more than 35 years. She is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of the IECA. Her practice is Anne Gould College Advisor, LLC, based in Valley Stream, New York. She runs college information workshops and works with students at every high school grade level.
Anne Gould pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college advising
- College information workshops
- Remote sessions by FaceTime and Google Docs
- Grade-level advising for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors
- Consultation
Anne Gould reviews
The CoachVouch take
Anne has more than 35 years of college advising experience and guides families through a four phase process from self-assessment to final decision.
Best for families who want help from early high school through the final college choice.
Common questions
How much does Anne Gould charge?
Coaching with Anne runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Anne Gould help with?
Anne Gould helps with finding a college that fits academically, socially, financially and geographically, building a list of colleges to research and apply to, filling out applications and the Common Application and writing college essays and getting feedback.
Does Anne Gould coach online?
Anne is based in Valley Stream, New York, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Anne Gould certified?
Anne Gould lists: IECA Professional member.
Can Anne Gould work with students remotely?
Yes. Anne uses FaceTime and Google Docs to work with students remotely.
Does Anne help if a student is deferred or waitlisted?
Yes. She explains what a deferral or waitlist offer means and helps plan the next steps.
How do I contact Anne Gould?
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