Arlette Bolduc
College admissions counselor for students and parents, online
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | HECA member; Certified College Counselor |
| Practice | Grays Hall College Counseling |
Arlette Bolduc is an independent college counselor who helps students and their parents plan for college and apply. She owns Grays Hall College Counseling and has run it since early 2013. She has worked with hundreds of students and families on finding the right college fit. Her work covers class choices, test timelines, college lists, and every application option. All sessions are held online.
What Arlette helps with
Arlette helps students and parents handle the college search and application process. She also helps families that start late.
- Choosing classes and extracurricular activities
- Picking majors and career options with surveys and assessments
- Planning the SAT and ACT timeline
- Building a balanced college list based on GPA, interests and test scores
- Planning college campus visits
- Writing a brag sheet and resume
- Deciding who to ask for letters of recommendation, and when
- Choosing between Early Action, Early Decision, Regular and Rolling Admission
Who Arlette works with
Arlette works with students and their parents together. Families come to her at different stages, including those who get a late start. Some families choose community college first and transfer to a 4-year school later, and she plans for that path too.
How Arlette works
Arlette starts with a preferred college characteristics survey and career assessments. She uses these with GPA, interests and test scores to build a balanced college list. The goal is a fit that works academically, socially and financially. She reviews testing and sets a timeline for the SAT or ACT. She also helps plan campus visits and talks through financial aid with both parents and students. All services are delivered virtually.
Background and qualifications
Arlette Bolduc owns Grays Hall College Counseling and works as a certified college counselor. She has run her own independent college counseling business since early 2013. In that time she has helped hundreds of students and their families find the right college fit. She is a member of HECA. Her practice serves students and parents, and she works from California.
Arlette Bolduc pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one individual consulting
- Group coaching
- Monthly subscription program
- Online courses
- Initial consultation
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Offers one-on-one counseling, group coaching, a monthly subscription and online courses, all delivered virtually.
Best for students and parents who want a balanced college list and help with every application option, including families starting late.
Common questions
How much does Arlette Bolduc charge?
Coaching with Arlette runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Arlette from this page for an exact quote.
What does Arlette Bolduc help with?
Arlette Bolduc helps with choosing classes and extracurricular activities, picking majors and career options with surveys and assessments, planning the SAT and ACT timeline and building a balanced college list based on GPA, interests and test scores.
Does Arlette Bolduc coach online?
Arlette is based in California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Arlette Bolduc certified?
Arlette Bolduc lists: HECA member; Certified College Counselor.
Does Arlette Bolduc help families who start the college process late?
Yes. She works with families who get a late start. This can include starting at community college and moving to a 4-year school later.
How do I contact Arlette Bolduc?
Send Arlette a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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