Brenda Shepherd
College admissions consultant for students and families in Winter Park, Florida
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Winter Park, Florida, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Shepherd College Consulting, LLC |
Brenda Shepherd is a college admissions consultant in Winter Park, Florida. She helps high school students and their families plan for college and complete applications. She founded Shepherd College Consulting in 2018 and works with 35 seniors each application cycle. Before that, she co-owned another college consulting firm and led a high school college and career center. She also served as a Duke University alumni interviewer for five years.
What Brenda helps with
Brenda helps students and families with each step of applying to college, from choosing majors to comparing financial aid offers.
- Exploring majors and unique programs
- Building a balanced college list that fits grades and budget
- Planning standardized testing and timelines
- Brainstorming essay topics and getting feedback on drafts
- Finding institutional, corporate and organizational scholarships
- Preparing for campus visits and interviews
- Applying to honors colleges and freshman merit scholarships
- Comparing acceptances and financial aid packages
Who Brenda works with
Brenda works with high school students and their parents. She guides seniors through the application cycle. She also advises on high school coursework, extracurriculars, community service and summer plans for students who start earlier. She has supported first generation and low-income students through the Elevation Fellows Program.
Background and qualifications
Brenda founded Shepherd College Consulting in 2018. From 2014 to 2018 she was co-owner and primary consultant at Winter Park College Consultants. She also gave feedback on college lists and essays for students of other consultants there. From 2012 to 2014 she co-chaired the Winter Park High School College & Career Center, where she trained and managed over 50 volunteers. Her team won the Orange County School Counseling Association's Advocate of the Year award. She volunteered weekly at that center from 2009 to 2015 and interviewed applicants as a Duke University alumni interviewer from 2010 to 2015.
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Brenda ran a high school college and career center with over 50 volunteers before she became a private consultant.
Best for Central Florida families who want help with college lists, essays, and scholarships.
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How much does Brenda Shepherd charge?
Coaching with Brenda runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Brenda from this page for an exact quote.
What does Brenda Shepherd help with?
Brenda Shepherd helps with exploring majors and unique programs, building a balanced college list that fits grades and budget, planning standardized testing and timelines and brainstorming essay topics and getting feedback on drafts.
Is Brenda Shepherd certified?
Brenda Shepherd lists: HECA member.
Does Brenda Shepherd help with scholarships and financial aid?
Yes. She helps families find scholarships, reviews the financial aid process, and helps compare aid packages. She also supports applications for honors programs and freshman merit scholarships.
How do I contact Brenda Shepherd?
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