Beth Coyle
College admissions advisor 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; UC Berkeley Extension certificate in College Admissions and Career Advising; WACAC member; Master's degree in education; Teaching credentials in California and Texas |
| Practice | Coyle College Advising |
Beth Coyle is an independent college advisor who helps high school 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. Before advising, she spent over 20 years teaching in classrooms. She holds a master's degree in education and a UC Berkeley Extension certificate in college admissions advising. She also helps ease stress between parents and teens during the process.
What Beth helps with
Beth guides students from early high school planning through the final college choice. She also helps parents and teens work through the process with less stress.
- High school course planning
- Transcript review for college requirements
- Deciding whether to test, which tests to take, and when
- Exploring majors and career paths
- Building a balanced college list
- Keeping applications organized and on time
- Preparing for campus tours and interviews
- Finding colleges that maximize financial aid
Who Beth works with
Beth works with high school students, from freshmen through seniors, and their parents. She supplements the high school counselor, which matters because school counselor funding has been cut. She serves families in Walnut Creek, Concord, Clayton, Pleasant Hill, and the surrounding area.
How Beth works
Beth meets with students one-on-one in a calm setting. She uses an online career assessment tool to find each student's strengths, aptitudes, and interests, then uses the results to explore majors and career paths. She helps students build a balanced college list and a plan to finish applications on time. She also coaches students so their own voice comes through in their writing. She offers free quick tips for freshmen and sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Background and qualifications
Beth Coyle taught in classrooms for over 20 years before becoming a college advisor. She holds a master's degree in education and teaching credentials in California and Texas. She earned a certificate in College Admissions and Career Advising from UC Berkeley Extension. She belongs to HECA and WACAC and follows the NACAC statement of good practices and principles. She has toured colleges to inform her advice.
Beth Coyle pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college advising
- Free quick tips for freshmen and sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Beth Coyle reviews
The CoachVouch take
Beth is a former classroom teacher of over 20 years who now advises students one-on-one on college admission.
Best for high school students and parents in the Walnut Creek area who want steady guidance from course planning through the final college decision.
Common questions
How much does Beth Coyle charge?
Coaching with Beth runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Beth from this page for an exact quote.
What does Beth Coyle help with?
Beth Coyle helps with high school course planning, transcript review for college requirements, deciding whether to test, which tests to take, and when and exploring majors and career paths.
Is Beth Coyle certified?
Beth Coyle lists: HECA member; UC Berkeley Extension certificate in College Admissions and Career Advising; WACAC member; Master's degree in education; Teaching credentials in California and Texas.
Does Beth Coyle replace the high school counselor?
No. She works alongside the high school counselor to add support for the student.
Which grade levels does Beth Coyle work with?
She offers tips and guidance for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
How do I contact Beth Coyle?
Send Beth a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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