Charles Hughes
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Boston
| Rate | $400 to $2,999 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Road to College |
Charles Hughes, known as Chuck, is a college admissions consultant and the founder of Road to College in Boston. She helps students and parents plan for college and get through the application process. Her company runs a network of former admissions officers. Every team member has at least three years of real admissions experience. Chuck also works one-on-one with families in a Founder's program that covers applications, essays, and coaching by video, phone, or in person.
What Charles helps with
Chuck and her team help students plan for college early and then build strong applications in junior and senior year. They also help with essays, interviews, transfers, and grad school.
- Building a four-year plan starting in grade 9 or 10
- Reviewing transcripts and course choices
- Finding colleges that fit the student
- Planning extracurricular activities
- Planning campus visits and college searches
- Editing and critiquing college essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Managing applications through senior year
Who Charles works with
Road to College works with students and their parents. Some students start in grade 9 or 10 for long-term planning. Others begin in the spring of junior year or the summer after sophomore year to prepare applications. The company also serves transfer students and grad school applicants.
How Charles works
Road to College sells programs by grade level. Freshman and sophomore programs run 18 to 24 months and include 7 hours of consulting by phone, video, or in person, plus 15 hours of extra support. Junior and senior programs include 6 or more hours of consulting, essay editing, application reviews, resume writing, and email access to the coach. Some programs also include text access. Support runs through November 30 or January 15 of senior year, depending on the plan.
Background and qualifications
Chuck Hughes is the founder of Road to College, an independent admissions consulting practice in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She leads a network of former college admissions officers, and each team member has at least three years of actual admissions experience. Chuck also takes on families directly through the Founder's Application Preparation Program, where she coaches students one-on-one.
Charles Hughes pricing
Programs and services
- Freshman and sophomore planning and mentoring
- Premier Application Preparation
- Select Application Preparation
- Ultimate Application Preparation
- Custom Application Preparation
- Founder's Application Preparation with Chuck Hughes
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The CoachVouch take
Families can work directly with the company founder, backed by a network of former college admissions officers.
Best for families who want long-term, one-on-one admissions guidance from grade 9 through the senior year application deadline.
Charles's rate sits above the range most admissions consultants charge ($70 to $220 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Charles Hughes charge?
Charles Hughes's rate is $400 to $2,999 per session.
What does Charles Hughes help with?
Charles Hughes helps with building a four-year plan starting in grade 9 or 10, reviewing transcripts and course choices, finding colleges that fit the student and planning extracurricular activities.
Does Charles Hughes coach online?
Charles is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Charles Hughes certified?
Charles Hughes lists: IECA member.
Does Chuck Hughes work with students before junior year?
Yes. Road to College has planning and mentoring programs for students starting in grade 9 or 10. These run 18 to 24 months.
Does Road to College help with transfer and grad school applications?
Yes. The company has programs for transfer students and grad school applicants.
How do I contact Charles Hughes?
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