Brian Swan
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Anchorage, Alaska
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Speaking coach |
| Based in | Anchorage, Alaska, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Greatland College Consulting |
Brian Swan is an independent college admissions consultant and the owner of Greatland College Consulting in Anchorage, Alaska. He helps students and parents find a college that fits on academics, social life and cost. He wrote The Savvy Guide to the 4-Year WUE Colleges, a book on the Western Undergraduate Exchange program. He also offers help with Common App essays, transfer students and public speaking.
What Brian helps with
Brian helps families who do not know where to start with college. He works on picking schools, applying and paying for college.
- Finding the right college fit
- Getting organized for the college search and application process
- Writing a unique Common App essay
- Lowering college costs through the Western Undergraduate Exchange
- Choosing a college that fits academic, social and financial needs
- Planning for students who have no set goals for college or career
- Transferring to a new college
Who Brian works with
Brian works with students and their parents. Some students have clear goals for college and a career. Others have no idea what to study or pursue. He builds a package around each student's needs. Alaskan students who want to lower college costs are a focus of his WUE work.
How Brian works
Brian starts with a free 30-minute consultation. From there, he sets up a package that fits the student. Packages include comprehensive, basic and special options, and hourly consultations are also available. Families get a road map that keeps the process organized and manageable. For essays, he uses a step-by-step approach that is interactive and collaborative. It takes a student from having no topic to a finished Common App essay.
Background and qualifications
Brian Swan is the owner of Greatland College Consulting, based in Anchorage, Alaska. He is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. He is the author of The Savvy Guide to the 4-Year WUE Colleges and teaches families about the Western Undergraduate Exchange program. His practice also covers essay writing, transfer students, online learning, pharmacy and public speaking.
Brian Swan pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute consultation
- Comprehensive package
- Basic package
- Special package
- Hourly consultation
- Essay writing help
Brian Swan reviews
The CoachVouch take
Brian wrote a book on the Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges and applies that knowledge to help Alaskan families cut college costs.
Best for Alaskan students and parents who want a college that fits their needs and budget.
Common questions
How much does Brian Swan charge?
Coaching with Brian runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Brian from this page for an exact quote.
What does Brian Swan help with?
Brian Swan helps with finding the right college fit, getting organized for the college search and application process, writing a unique Common App essay and lowering college costs through the Western Undergraduate Exchange.
Is Brian Swan certified?
Brian Swan lists: HECA member.
Does Brian Swan offer a free first meeting?
Yes. He offers a free 30-minute consultation to start.
How do I contact Brian Swan?
Send Brian a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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