April Paris-Joseph
College admissions consultant for high school students in Bellevue, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Based in | Bellevue, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Certified Educational Planner; UCLA College Counseling Certificate with Distinction; WOW Certified College Essay Coach; Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified; Student Athlete Advisor Network member |
| Practice | Paris Educational Solutions |
April Paris-Joseph is an independent college admissions consultant in Bellevue, Washington. She runs Paris Educational Solutions and helps high school students and their parents find a college that fits academically, socially and financially. She guides students through a four step process that starts as early as spring of 8th grade. She is a Certified Educational Planner and a former alumni interviewer for Middlebury and Stanford.
What April helps with
April helps students get to a best fit college and helps families stay calm during the admissions process. She focuses on helping students know themselves, not only on the application.
- Finding a college that fits academically, socially and financially
- Building a student profile early in high school
- Building a college list
- Writing and finishing college applications
- Getting essay guidance and feedback
- Planning the move from high school to college
- Late-start support for seniors in the Class of 2027
Who April works with
April works with high school students and their parents. Some students start as early as spring of 8th grade. She also works with seniors in the Class of 2027 who begin the process later in the season and want full support or a single strategy session.
How April works
April uses a four step building process. Step one builds the student's profile. Step two builds the college list. Step three builds the application. Step four builds a transition plan. Each step builds on the last. The goal is a student who is independent and self-aware. Class of 2027 seniors can choose the White-Glove Wrap-Up, a high-touch program from essay guidance to final submission, or a one-hour Ask Me Anything session.
Background and qualifications
April holds a BA from Middlebury College and an MA from Stanford University. She earned a UCLA College Counseling Certificate with Distinction and is a Certified Educational Planner. She is a WOW Certified College Essay Coach and is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. She is a professional member of IECA and a member of the Student Athlete Advisor Network. She has also served as an alumni interviewer for Middlebury and Stanford.
April Paris-Joseph pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30 minute get to know you meeting
- Four step college counseling process
- White-Glove Wrap-Up for Class of 2027 seniors
- One-hour Ask Me Anything session for Class of 2027
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The CoachVouch take
April builds her college counseling around helping students know themselves, and she starts as early as spring of 8th grade.
Best for families who want a best fit college, not just a list of schools with single digit acceptance rates.
Common questions
How much does April Paris-Joseph charge?
Coaching with April runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does April Paris-Joseph help with?
April Paris-Joseph helps with finding a college that fits academically, socially and financially, building a student profile early in high school, building a college list and writing and finishing college applications.
Is April Paris-Joseph certified?
April Paris-Joseph lists: IECA Professional member; Certified Educational Planner; UCLA College Counseling Certificate with Distinction; WOW Certified College Essay Coach; Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified; Student Athlete Advisor Network member.
When does April start working with students?
She can start as early as spring of the student's 8th grade year. Seniors in the Class of 2027 can also join later in the season.
What can a Class of 2027 senior do if they do not want a full program?
They can book a one-hour Ask Me Anything session. Students bring essay drafts, a college list, transcripts, scores or questions.
How do I contact April Paris-Joseph?
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