Brooke Daly
College admissions consultant for high school students in Apex, North Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Apex, North Carolina, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Advantage College Planning |
Brooke Daly is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. She runs Advantage College Planning in Apex, North Carolina. Her work covers college selection, applications, essays, and financial aid. Families can also work with her team in the Raleigh area, Greater Portland, Maine, or online. She offers package options that range from full support starting in high school to help with applications only.
What Brooke helps with
Brooke helps families handle the college search, the application process, and the cost of college. She also helps students plan their high school years and think about majors and careers.
- Building a balanced college list
- Writing strong college essays
- Preparing for college admission interviews
- Choosing teachers for letters of recommendation
- Understanding financial aid and merit scholarships
- Comparing financial aid packages and appeals
- Planning high school courses and activities
- Exploring careers and majors
Who Brooke works with
Brooke works with high school students and their parents. Some families start early in high school to plan courses and activities. Others already have a final college list and need help with applications. Some students apply to competitive schools or to honors and scholars programs.
How Brooke works
Each family gets a project manager who keeps the student on task and on deadline. Students take part in college essay workshops and brainstorming sessions, and essays get feedback from editors. Every application, including the Common Application, is reviewed before it is submitted. Students can also use the AchieveWORKS Personality Assessment. Support is offered in three packages: Complete, Application-focused, and Premium.
Background and qualifications
Brooke Daly is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She leads Advantage College Planning, based in Apex, North Carolina. The practice also serves families in the Raleigh area, Greater Portland, Maine, and online. Its work covers college planning from early high school through application submission, including college search, essays, financial aid, and career and major exploration.
Brooke Daly pricing
Programs and services
- Complete Package for full college planning from high school to application
- Application package for students with a finished college list
- Premium Package with a dedicated essay editor
- High school planning and career exploration program
- Free consultation
- College application workshops
Brooke Daly reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her practice offers a Premium Package with a dedicated essay editor for students applying to competitive programs.
Best for families who want structured help with college applications, essays, and financial aid, starting in early high school or at application time.
Common questions
How much does Brooke Daly charge?
Coaching with Brooke runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Brooke from this page for an exact quote.
What does Brooke Daly help with?
Brooke Daly helps with building a balanced college list, writing strong college essays, preparing for college admission interviews and choosing teachers for letters of recommendation.
Does Brooke Daly coach online?
Brooke is based in Apex, North Carolina, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Brooke Daly certified?
Brooke Daly lists: IECA Professional member.
Can students work with Advantage College Planning online?
Yes. The practice offers virtual services. It also has locations in Raleigh and Apex, North Carolina, and Greater Portland, Maine.
How do I contact Brooke Daly?
Send Brooke a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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