Beth Coyle
College admissions advisor for students in Walnut Creek, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Walnut Creek, California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Coyle College Advising |
Beth Coyle is an independent college advisor who helps students plan for and get into a best fit college. She works one-on-one with students in Walnut Creek, Concord, Clayton, Pleasant Hill, and nearby areas of California. Her work covers course planning, transcript review, test planning, and major exploration. She uses an online career assessment tool to help students find their strengths and interests. She also helps ease stress between parents and teens.
What Beth helps with
Beth helps students plan for college and apply with a clear path. She also supports families who want less stress during the process.
- Planning high school courses to keep college options open
- Reviewing transcripts against the coursework colleges require
- Deciding whether to test, which tests to take, and when
- Exploring career interests and college majors
- Finding a best fit college
- Reducing stress between parents and teenagers
- Adding support alongside a high school counselor
Who Beth works with
Beth works with high school students and their parents. Her free tips cover freshmen and sophomores, juniors, and seniors, so she supports students at each stage of high school. She works with families in Walnut Creek, Concord, Clayton, Pleasant Hill, and the surrounding area.
How Beth works
Beth works one-on-one with each student in a calm setting. She adds to the help a student gets from a high school counselor. Her process includes high school course planning, transcript review, and test review and scheduling. For major exploration, she uses an online career assessment tool that measures aptitudes and interests. Those results help students start to identify majors and possible careers.
Background and qualifications
Beth Coyle runs Coyle College Advising as an independent college consultant. She is a member of HECA. Her site lists colleges she has toured, which supports her advice on fit. She works as a professional college advisor and guides families through the college application process, from early course planning to test decisions and major choices.
Beth Coyle pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college advising
- High school course planning
- Transcript review
- Test review and scheduling
- Career and college major exploration
- Free quick tips for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Beth Coyle reviews
The CoachVouch take
Beth uses an online career assessment tool to connect a student's aptitudes and interests to college majors.
Best for Walnut Creek area families who want calm, one-on-one help finding a best fit college.
Common questions
How much does Beth Coyle charge?
Coaches like Beth Coyle typically charge $150 to $225 an hour.
What does Beth Coyle help with?
Beth Coyle helps with planning high school courses to keep college options open, reviewing transcripts against the coursework colleges require, deciding whether to test, which tests to take, and when and exploring career interests and college majors.
Does Beth Coyle have reviews?
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Is Beth Coyle certified?
Beth Coyle lists: HECA member.
Does Beth Coyle replace a high school counselor?
No. She works alongside the high school counselor to add support for the student.
Which grade levels does Beth Coyle help?
She offers tips for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Her services include early course planning through applications.
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