Cassie Friend
College admissions consultant for high school and transfer students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Practice | Gateway College Consulting |
Cassie Friend is a college admissions consultant who works one-on-one with high school students and college students who want to transfer. She spent twelve years as a teacher before starting her practice, Gateway College Consulting. In her last four years in the classroom, she worked with seniors on the college essay and the application process. As an independent educational consultant, she has worked with 200+ students. She also runs essay and application workshops.
What Cassie helps with
Cassie guides students through the whole college application process, from the first list of schools to the final essay.
- Building a college list
- Matching a student with a major
- Creating a resume
- Writing an effective college essay
- Completing college applications
- Transferring from one college to another
Who Cassie works with
Cassie works with high school students who are getting ready for college. She also works with college students who want to transfer. Her teaching years included students at all levels, including GT/AP students and students with learning challenges.
How Cassie works
Cassie advises students one-on-one through the entire process. That covers the college list, choosing a major, the resume and the essay. She also holds essay writing workshops and application workshops. These run in her local area and online.
Background and qualifications
Cassie taught for twelve years. She worked with all levels of students, including GT/AP students and students with learning challenges. In her last four years of teaching, she worked closely with seniors as they prepared for college. She gave group and one-on-one help with the college essay and the application process. That work led her into college consulting. As an independent educational consultant, she has worked with 200+ students.
Cassie Friend pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college consulting
- Essay writing workshops
- Application workshops
- Online workshops
Cassie Friend reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former teacher of twelve years who spent her last four teaching seniors on college essays and applications.
Best for high school students and transfer applicants who want one-on-one help from start to finish.
Common questions
How much does Cassie Friend charge?
Coaching with Cassie runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cassie Friend help with?
Cassie Friend helps with building a college list, matching a student with a major, creating a resume and writing an effective college essay.
Does Cassie Friend coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Does Cassie Friend help college students who want to transfer?
Yes. She works with college students seeking to transfer as well as high school students.
Does Cassie Friend offer workshops?
Yes. She holds essay writing workshops and application workshops in her area and online.
How do I contact Cassie Friend?
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