Cynthia Robey
College admissions consultant in Walnut Creek, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Walnut Creek, California, United States |
| Credentials | Member, Higher Education College Consultant Association (HECA); Member, Western Association for College Admissions Counseling (WACAC) |
| Practice | College-WATCH, LLC |
Cynthia Robey is a college admissions consultant and founder of College-WATCH. Cynthia helps high school students, transfer students and their parents plan for college, write essays and build strong applications. Cynthia spent over 30 years in corporate recruiting, sales and marketing before advising families. Cynthia has visited over 150 colleges to learn each school firsthand. College-WATCH has worked with students across the country and around the world since 2006.
What Cynthia helps with
Cynthia helps students plan early for college and build applications that show their strengths. Cynthia also helps with essays, choosing schools and transferring.
- Building a 4-year plan that starts after 8th grade
- Writing college essays and personal statements
- Choosing colleges that fit a student's goals
- Building a timeline that meets application deadlines
- Strengthening an application when grades or test scores are not the highest
- Applying as a transfer student
- Exploring career options and post-college plans
- Preparing arts and music portfolios
Who Cynthia works with
Cynthia works with high school students and transfer students, and with the parents who support them. Cynthia's clients include students from across the United States and from other countries. Cynthia also works with students in arts and music who need portfolio help.
How Cynthia works
College-WATCH uses its own 4-P System, which covers planning, preparation, performance and persistence. Students get proprietary workbooks, workshops and personal meetings. Each student works closely with a College-WATCH advisor and an editor on the application. Each student gets an individual timeline tied to application deadlines. The firm suggests starting in freshman year and builds a 4-year plan that changes as the student grows.
Background and qualifications
Cynthia then visited over 150 colleges to learn each school in depth. Before consulting, Cynthia spent over 30 years in corporate recruiting, sales and marketing. Cynthia uses that business background to help students look at careers and plan for life after college. Cynthia is a member of HECA and WACAC.
Cynthia Robey pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling
- College prep
- Essay coaching
- Application strategies
- Transfer student support
- Workshops and workbooks
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The CoachVouch take
Cynthia has visited over 150 colleges and brings over 30 years of corporate recruiting, sales and marketing experience to admissions advice.
Best for families who want a long-term plan starting early in high school, with hands-on help on essays and college choice.
Common questions
How much does Cynthia Robey charge?
Coaching with Cynthia runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Cynthia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cynthia Robey help with?
Cynthia Robey helps with building a 4-year plan that starts after 8th grade, writing college essays and personal statements, choosing colleges that fit a student's goals and building a timeline that meets application deadlines.
Is Cynthia Robey certified?
Cynthia Robey lists: Member, Higher Education College Consultant Association (HECA); Member, Western Association for College Admissions Counseling (WACAC).
Does Cynthia Robey work with transfer students?
Yes. College-WATCH offers its 4-P System to both high school and transfer students.
Does College-WATCH work with students outside California?
Yes. The firm works with students across the United States and from other countries.
How do I contact Cynthia Robey?
Send Cynthia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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