Cindy Turner
College admissions consultant for students and families in Cornelius, NC
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Cornelius, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | MA in counseling; National Certified Counselor (NCC); Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Licensed School Counselor; Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association |
| Practice | Turner College Consulting, LLC |
Cindy Turner is a college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents plan for college and careers. She runs Turner College Consulting in Cornelius, North Carolina. She has worked with hundreds of students over 20 years in the Lake Norman area. She has a master's degree in counseling and is a Certified Educational Planner. She has visited 200 college campuses in the US and abroad. Students can start with her as early as spring of 8th grade.
What Cindy helps with
Cindy helps students and families plan ahead for college, know their options, and make informed choices. Her aim is to lower family stress during the process.
- Choosing high school courses
- Building a college list
- Managing college applications
- Writing application essays and personal statements
- Preparing for college interviews
- Searching and applying for scholarships
- Exploring careers with career and personality inventories
- Weighing gap year and summer program options
Who Cindy works with
Cindy works with students and their families. Students can begin as early as the spring of 8th grade. She also helps families in the Lake Norman area who want to plan ahead and understand their options before applying.
Background and qualifications
Cindy Turner has helped students in the Lake Norman area plan for college and careers for 20 years. She is a graduate of Davidson College and holds a master's degree in counseling. She is a Certified Educational Planner, a Licensed School Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. She is also a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She has supervised practicum students for UNC Charlotte's graduate counseling program and interns for the UCLA College Counseling Certificate program. She has consulted with several high schools on their college guidance programs.
Cindy Turner pricing
Programs and services
- College planning starting as early as 8th grade
- Application management
- Essay and personal statement help
- Scholarship search and applications
- Interview preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Cindy is a licensed school counselor and Certified Educational Planner who has visited 200 college campuses in the US and abroad.
Best for families near Lake Norman who want to start college planning early and reduce stress.
Common questions
How much does Cindy Turner charge?
Coaching with Cindy runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cindy Turner help with?
Cindy Turner helps with choosing high school courses, building a college list, managing college applications and writing application essays and personal statements.
Is Cindy Turner certified?
Cindy Turner lists: MA in counseling; National Certified Counselor (NCC); Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Licensed School Counselor; Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association.
How early can a student start working with Cindy Turner?
Students can start as early as the spring semester of 8th grade. She helps with high school courses, activities, testing, and the college list from there.
Does Cindy Turner help with scholarships and gap years?
Yes. She helps with scholarship searches and applications. She also covers gap year options and summer programs.
How do I contact Cindy Turner?
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