Archie Sudame
College admissions consultant for high school students in Dublin, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Dublin, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Admission Crew, LLC |
Archie Sudame is an independent educational consultant who runs Admission Crew in Dublin, California. Archie advises high school students and their parents on college planning. The practice takes a limited number of students at a time. Most clients are interested in engineering, computer science, pre-medical studies, business and other STEM fields. Archie is a professional member of IECA. The work centers on strong academics, course planning and long-term goals.
What Archie helps with
Archie helps students plan high school and apply to college. Archie also helps families make sound choices about courses and activities.
- Choosing the right college
- Course placement in math, English and languages
- Decisions about academic acceleration
- Balancing academics and activities
- College research and application strategy
- Staying organized during applications
- Admission interview preparation
- SAT and ACT preparation
Who Archie works with
Admission Crew works with a limited number of high school students and their families. Most students are interested in engineering, computer science, pre-medical studies, business and other STEM fields. The practice also supports students who are aiming for very selective colleges, without pressure to build a perfect applicant profile.
How Archie works
Admission Crew keeps its client list small so each student gets individual guidance. Advising covers high school planning, college research, application strategy and organization. Students choose classes and activities based on their interests, abilities, readiness and values. The practice does not push students to stack activities to impress colleges. It also shares its work through seminars, workshops and small-group programs, plus community sessions at discounted pricing.
Background and qualifications
Archie Sudame is an independent educational consultant and the founder of Admission Crew, LLC, based in Dublin, California. Archie is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Archie's practice serves the East Bay area and focuses on college admissions consulting, admission interviews and SAT and ACT preparation. Archie also leads an essay camp and runs seminars and workshops for students and parents.
Archie Sudame pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college advising
- Seminars and workshops
- Small-group programs
- Essay Camp
- Community sessions at discounted pricing
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The CoachVouch take
Takes a limited number of students and avoids fear-based pressure, with a focus on strong academics for STEM-minded students.
Best for families of STEM-minded high school students who want calm, personalized college planning.
Common questions
How much does Archie Sudame charge?
Coaching with Archie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Archie Sudame help with?
Archie Sudame helps with choosing the right college, course placement in math, English and languages, decisions about academic acceleration and balancing academics and activities.
Is Archie Sudame certified?
Archie Sudame lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Archie Sudame work mainly with STEM students?
Yes, most students are interested in engineering, computer science, pre-medical studies or business. Archie also encourages them not to define themselves too narrowly.
Does Admission Crew offer group options?
Yes. The practice runs seminars, workshops and small-group programs. It also offers community sessions at discounted pricing.
How do I contact Archie Sudame?
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