April Paris-Joseph
College admissions and athletic recruiting advisor for students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Athletes |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Counseling with Distinction, UCLA; MA in Latin American Studies, Stanford University; BA in Political Science and Spanish, Middlebury College |
| Practice | Paris Educational Solutions |
April Paris-Joseph is a college admissions counselor who helps students find schools that fit them academically, socially, and financially. She also advises student athletes on recruiting. She began working as a college counselor in the 2021-2022 cycle. Her class of 2022 students were admitted to over 50 unique colleges and earned over $2 million in combined merit aid. Her student athletes all secured roster spots on D1, D3, or NAIA teams.
What April helps with
April helps students handle a competitive college application process that keeps changing. She works on school fit, essays, recruiting, and paying for college.
- Finding colleges that fit academically, socially, and financially
- Self discovery before applying
- Writing college application essays
- Navigating athletic recruiting
- Finding merit aid and financial aid
- Walking through each step of the application process
Who April works with
April works with middle and high school age students preparing for college. She has a special focus on student athletes who want to be recruited to college teams. Her athletes have landed spots on D1, D3, and NAIA rosters.
Background and qualifications
April earned a BA from Middlebury College with a double major in Political Science and Spanish. She then earned an MA in Latin American Studies from Stanford University. She taught middle and high school Spanish before raising her family. She started studying college admissions over fifteen years ago and guided her four children through recruiting. She earned a Certificate in College Counseling with Distinction from UCLA. She began working as a college counselor in the 2021-2022 application cycle.
April Paris-Joseph pricing
Programs and services
- Athletic advising
- College admissions counseling
April Paris-Joseph reviews
The CoachVouch take
She pairs a UCLA college counseling certificate with years of hands-on experience in athletic recruiting, and her athletes all earned roster spots.
Best for student athletes who want help with recruiting, essays, and finding schools that fit their budget.
Common questions
How much does April Paris-Joseph charge?
Coaching with April runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message April from this page for an exact quote.
What does April Paris-Joseph help with?
April Paris-Joseph helps with finding colleges that fit academically, socially, and financially, self discovery before applying, writing college application essays and navigating athletic recruiting.
Is April Paris-Joseph certified?
April Paris-Joseph lists: Certificate in College Counseling with Distinction, UCLA; MA in Latin American Studies, Stanford University; BA in Political Science and Spanish, Middlebury College.
Does April help with financial aid?
Yes. She helps students with merit and financial aid as part of the admissions process. Her class of 2022 students earned over $2 million in combined merit aid.
How do I contact April Paris-Joseph?
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