Cynthia Robey
College admissions consultant and former UC Berkeley freshman reader
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Certificate in College and Career Planning, UC Berkeley (2010) |
| Practice | College-Watch, LLC |
Cynthia Robey is a college admissions consultant who guides students from early planning through the final choice of a school. She has read freshman applications for UC Berkeley since 2011. She also speaks in the Berkeley Public Library College Speaker Series and manages College-Watch, LLC.
What Cynthia helps with
Cynthia helps students plan for college and finish the application process. Her work runs from early planning to the last steps of admission.
- Researching and choosing colleges
- Planning academics, activities and personal growth
- Planning summer enrichment
- Planning for athletic recruiting
- Planning for fine and performing arts applications
- Building and completing applications
- Preparing for interviews, recommendations and college visits
- Handling waitlist situations
Background and qualifications
Cynthia has read freshman applications for UC Berkeley since 2011, so she has seen the process from the admissions side. She completed a Certificate in College and Career Planning at UC Berkeley in 2010. She has spoken in the Berkeley Public Library College Speaker Series since 2010.
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Programs and services
- Pre-college guidance
- College research and selection
- Application development and completion
- Interview, recommendation and college visit prep
- Waitlist strategies
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The CoachVouch take
Cynthia has read freshman applications for UC Berkeley since 2011, which gives her a view from inside a large admissions process.
Best for students who want help from early planning through choosing a school.
Common questions
How much does Cynthia Robey charge?
Coaching with Cynthia runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cynthia Robey help with?
Cynthia Robey helps with researching and choosing colleges, planning academics, activities and personal growth, planning summer enrichment and planning for athletic recruiting.
Is Cynthia Robey certified?
Cynthia Robey lists: Certificate in College and Career Planning, UC Berkeley (2010).
Does Cynthia Robey help student athletes or arts applicants?
Yes. She offers athletic strategic planning and guidance, and planning for fine and performing arts.
How do I contact Cynthia Robey?
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