CollegeAdvisor
College admissions advising from former admissions officers, online nationwide
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
CollegeAdvisor is a college admissions advising service for students and parents. Its team is made up of former admissions officers and other admissions experts who work with families across the United States. Students get one-on-one guidance from building a profile in high school to finishing essays. The service also offers an MBA program and a scholars program. It lists 400+ Ivy League acceptances and 1,700+ Top-25 acceptances.
What CollegeAdvisor helps with
CollegeAdvisor helps students plan for college and get through the application process. Advisors work with them from early high school through final essays.
- Building a strong profile during high school
- Finishing college application essays
- Applying to Ivy League and Top 25 schools
- Finding scholarships and financial aid
- Planning by grade level from 9th to 12th grade
- Preparing MBA applications
Who CollegeAdvisor works with
CollegeAdvisor works with high school students and their parents. Programs are set up for 9th and 10th graders, 11th graders and 12th graders. Each student brings different goals, challenges and dream schools. First-generation students are among the students the advisors work with.
How CollegeAdvisor works
CollegeAdvisor uses a one-on-one approach where each student is matched with advisors who work with them through the admissions process. Services are sold in hour-based packages and delivered remotely. Programs are split by grade level, with separate options for essay editing, MBA applications and a scholars program.
Background and qualifications
The CollegeAdvisor team includes former admissions officers and admissions experts. Advisors named on the site have ties to schools such as Stanford University and Georgetown University. The service reports 400+ Ivy League acceptances, 1,700+ Top-25 acceptances and $100M+ in scholarships and financial aid awarded. It is powered by U.S. News & World Report.
CollegeAdvisor pricing
Programs and services
- 9th and 10th Grade Program
- 11th Grade Program
- 12th Grade Program
- Essay Editing Packages
- MBA Program
- Scholars Program
CollegeAdvisor reviews
The CoachVouch take
Its advisors are former admissions officers, and the service is powered by U.S. News & World Report.
Best for students and parents who want guidance from former admissions officers when applying to top US colleges.
Common questions
How much does CollegeAdvisor charge?
Coaching with CollegeAdvisor runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message CollegeAdvisor from this page for an exact quote.
What does CollegeAdvisor help with?
CollegeAdvisor helps with building a strong profile during high school, finishing college application essays, applying to Ivy League and Top 25 schools and finding scholarships and financial aid.
Does CollegeAdvisor coach online?
CollegeAdvisor is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Does CollegeAdvisor work with students in different grades?
Yes. It has separate programs for 9th and 10th grade, 11th grade and 12th grade students.
Does CollegeAdvisor help with MBA applications?
Yes. It offers an MBA program along with its college admissions programs.
How do I contact CollegeAdvisor?
Send CollegeAdvisor a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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