Ariana Williams
Independent college admissions consultant in Charlottesville, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Charlottesville, Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | Associate member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); IECA Summer Training Institute graduate; College counseling study, University of San Diego; M.Ed./Ed.S. in mental health counseling, University of Virginia |
| Practice | Ariana Williams College Consulting |
Ariana Williams is an independent college counselor in Charlottesville, Virginia. She guides students and parents through the college process from start to finish. Before consulting, she worked in a college admissions office and taught students from kindergarten through adults. She also holds a graduate degree in mental health counseling. She looks for a fit between a student and a school in three areas: Academic, social, and financial. Her aim is to keep the process low stress for families.
What Ariana helps with
Ariana helps students and families handle the college process from building a list to finishing applications. She also covers testing, activities, and paying for school.
- Building a college list
- Choosing tests, activities, and courses
- Making sense of financial aid
- Career counseling
- Getting help with college essays
- Finishing several applications without overload
- Finding a school that fits academically, socially, and financially
Who Ariana works with
Ariana works with students and their parents who want help through the whole college process. Families who feel stress about applying, paying for school, or choosing a school fit her work.
How Ariana works
Ariana bases her work on a three-part fit between a student and a school: Academic, social, and financial. She guides each student from start to finish. Her method is systematic and focused on each student's needs and talents. She also coaches students so they can finish many applications in a manageable way.
Background and qualifications
Ariana worked in the admissions office at Randolph-Macon Woman's College soon after she graduated from there. She then worked as an educator, teaching kindergarteners through adults. In 2007 she enrolled at the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development and earned an M.Ed./Ed.S. in mental health counseling. She then provided counseling through a local nonprofit agency. She studied college counseling through the University of San Diego. She graduated from the IECA Summer Training Institute and is an associate member of IECA.
Ariana Williams pricing
Programs and services
- Full-process college consulting
- College list construction
- Essay assistance
- Financial aid guidance
- Career counseling
Ariana Williams reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines a background in college admissions work and teaching with a graduate degree in mental health counseling.
Best for families who want calm, step-by-step help finding a college that fits academically, socially, and financially.
Common questions
How much does Ariana Williams charge?
Coaching with Ariana runs $130 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ariana Williams help with?
Ariana Williams helps with building a college list, choosing tests, activities, and courses, making sense of financial aid and career counseling.
Is Ariana Williams certified?
Ariana Williams lists: Associate member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); IECA Summer Training Institute graduate; College counseling study, University of San Diego; M.Ed./Ed.S. in mental health counseling, University of Virginia.
Does Ariana Williams help with paying for college?
Yes. She helps families make sense of financial aid. She also counts financial fit as one of three key parts of choosing a school.
How do I contact Ariana Williams?
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