Carol Tunstall
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Pennsylvania
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Media, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Smith Tunstall Education Planners LLC |
Carol Tunstall is an independent educational consultant in Media, Pennsylvania. Carol helps students and parents plan for college and other options after high school. Carol runs Smith Tunstall Education Planners, known as STEPlanners, with partner Fran. The two have over 30 years of combined experience in higher education and college admissions. They visit colleges and programs and attend industry trainings to keep their advice current.
What Carol helps with
Carol and Carol's partner help students find options after high school that fit them academically, socially, emotionally and financially. They guide families through each phase of the admission process.
- Finding best fit college and post-secondary options
- Building a college list
- Working through the college application process
- Discovering strengths and interests in high school
- Presenting yourself well in applications
- Building self-advocacy, organization and time management skills
- Planning for the cost of college
Who Carol works with
Carol works with high school students who are deciding what comes after graduation. Carol also works with their parents, who are weighing the cost of college and a changing admission landscape. The team works with a wide range of diverse learners at any stage of the search and application process.
How Carol works
Every family starts with a free 30-minute consultation. Student evaluation includes a full intake and a review of the academic record. Families can choose a Comprehensive and College List Package or pay for hourly help at any stage of the search and application process. The work also builds self-awareness, self-advocacy, organization and time management.
Background and qualifications
Carol is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. Carol runs STEPlanners with partner Fran, and the two have over 30 years of combined experience in higher education and college admissions. They attend industry webinars, trainings and conferences. They also visit colleges and programs to learn what services and resources each one offers. Carol is a parent of college graduates.
Carol Tunstall pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive and College List Package
- Hourly services
- Free 30-minute consultation
Carol Tunstall reviews
The CoachVouch take
Carol and Carol's partner visit colleges and programs regularly so their advice to families stays current.
Best for high school students and parents who want help finding a best fit college and managing the application process.
Common questions
How much does Carol Tunstall charge?
Coaching with Carol runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Carol from this page for an exact quote.
What does Carol Tunstall help with?
Carol Tunstall helps with finding best fit college and post-secondary options, building a college list, working through the college application process and discovering strengths and interests in high school.
Is Carol Tunstall certified?
Carol Tunstall lists: IECA Professional member.
Can families get help at any stage of the process?
Yes. STEPlanners offers hourly services for any stage of the search and application process, as well as a comprehensive package.
How do I contact Carol Tunstall?
Send Carol a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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