Chad Van Soest
Independent college admissions consultant in Littleton, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Littleton, Colorado, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Apex College Services |
Chad Van Soest is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. He founded Apex College Services in Littleton, Colorado, and has 2 decades of experience. He works with students online and in person. He helps them pick a major or career path, build a college list, and write essays and applications. He also runs a Grand College Tour.
What Chad helps with
Chad guides high school students from early planning to college enrollment. He helps them find colleges that match their interests and goals.
- Finding a major or career path
- Building a college list
- Planning courses and activities
- Writing college essays
- Completing college applications
- Financial aid tips
- Choosing a college at the end
- Applying to highly selective colleges
Who Chad works with
Chad works with high school students who are getting ready for college. Parents are part of the process too. Some students aim for highly selective colleges and want more time with their consultant. Others need help with planning and choosing a school.
How Chad works
Early sessions cover personality and strengths inventories, career goals, personal values, and academic and extracurricular interests. These findings shape a personal college fit. Then the student and Chad build a list of colleges together. After that, the student works on applications and essays with Chad's guidance. Services come in three packages: Base Camp, Summit, and Elevation. Summit adds personality, strengths and career assessments. Elevation adds extra sessions for highly selective colleges.
Background and qualifications
Chad Van Soest founded Apex College Services and has worked as an independent educational consultant for 2 decades. He is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). He is based in Littleton, Colorado. He guides students through the undergraduate admissions process from planning to enrollment. One former student reached their goal of attending a military academy with his help.
Chad Van Soest pricing
Programs and services
- Base Camp Package
- Summit Package
- Elevation Package
- Free consultation
- Virtual and in-person coaching
- Grand College Tour
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The CoachVouch take
Chad offers tiered packages that include personality, strengths and career assessments to match students with the right college.
Best for high school students who want help choosing a major, building a college list, and writing strong applications.
Common questions
How much does Chad Van Soest charge?
Coaching with Chad runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Chad Van Soest help with?
Chad Van Soest helps with finding a major or career path, building a college list, planning courses and activities and writing college essays.
Does Chad Van Soest coach online?
Chad is based in Littleton, Colorado, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Chad Van Soest certified?
Chad Van Soest lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Chad help with highly selective colleges?
Yes. His Elevation package is built for highly selective colleges and gives students extra sessions.
How do I contact Chad Van Soest?
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