Candace Cushing
College admission counselor for juniors and seniors
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
Candace Cushing is a college admission counselor who works with high school juniors and seniors and their parents. She guides students from the first consultation through the enrollment decision. She builds a personal college list sorted into probable, possible and reach schools. She also helps students with resumes, essays and interviews. Adults can work with her on resumes and interview skills too. Students and parents meet with her twice a month during the process.
What Candace helps with
Candace helps students break the college admission process into small steps. She also helps students and adults with resumes and interviews.
- Building a list of probable, possible and reach colleges
- Writing and revising application essays
- Preparing for college admission interviews
- Planning effective campus visits
- Finishing and submitting applications on time
- Choosing which college to attend
- Writing a resume
- Building research skills
Who Candace works with
Candace works with high school juniors and seniors going through college admissions, along with their parents. She also works with students and adults who need help with resumes and interview skills.
How Candace works
Candace starts with an in-depth consultation with the student and parents. She then meets with them twice a month through the college process. Students spend time on self-reflection and self-evaluation before researching schools. Her college lists match the student's academics, social and geographic interests, GPA and test scores. Once junior year-end grades and official test results arrive, she helps finalize the list. She also oversees essay development and mock interviews.
Background and qualifications
- Works with high school juniors and seniors on college applications
- Helps both students and adults with resumes and interview skills
- Builds college lists sorted into probable, possible and reach schools
Candace Cushing pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college admission counseling
- Initial consultation with student and parents
- Twice-monthly guidance meetings
- Mock interview preparation
- Resume and interview skills help for adults
Candace Cushing reviews
The CoachVouch take
Uses self-reflection work with students so the college search and personal statement rest on a clear sense of who they are.
Best for high school juniors and seniors and their parents who want steady, step-by-step help with college applications.
Common questions
How much does Candace Cushing charge?
Coaching with Candace runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Candace from this page for an exact quote.
What does Candace Cushing help with?
Candace Cushing helps with building a list of probable, possible and reach colleges, writing and revising application essays, preparing for college admission interviews and planning effective campus visits.
Does Candace help with interview preparation?
Yes. She prepares students for college admission interviews with self-presentation skills, common questions and mock interviews. She also teaches interview skills to adults.
How often does Candace meet with students?
She meets with students and parents twice a month during the college process.
How do I contact Candace Cushing?
Send Candace a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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