Cynthia Seidel
College admissions consultant in Sammamish, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | Sammamish, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | On Course College Consulting LLC |
Cynthia Seidel is an independent college admissions consultant in Sammamish, Washington. She helps students and parents plan for college, from early high school through acceptance. She also supports transfer students and graduate school applicants. Her process covers academic fit, social fit and financial fit. She also advises on colleges in Canada, Europe and the United Kingdom. She runs On Course College Consulting LLC and is an IECA Professional member.
What Cynthia helps with
Cynthia helps students build a college plan that fits their goals, values and budget. She guides them through college choice, applications and essays.
- Choosing junior year courses with college in mind
- Planning standardized test preparation
- Picking summer activities, job shadows and internships
- Building a college list that fits academically, socially and financially
- Writing applications and essays
- Finding need-based and merit scholarships
- Applying to colleges in Canada, Europe and the UK
- Preparing graduate or professional school applications
Who Cynthia works with
Cynthia works with students and their parents. Her clients include freshmen and sophomores who want an early plan. She also works with juniors, seniors and transfer students. Graduate and professional school applicants can get help with their applications, materials and timeline.
How Cynthia works
Cynthia starts with a free 30-minute Zoom meeting with the student and parents. She explains the college planning process and helps pick the right service or package. Work then moves through college match, college fit and applications. Fit is judged on academic, social and financial grounds. Younger students meet with her now and then for early planning. Older students can choose a full package or hourly help.
Background and qualifications
Cynthia Seidel is an independent educational consultant based in Sammamish, Washington. She runs On Course College Consulting LLC. She is a Professional member of the IECA. Her services cover early high school planning, college applications for juniors, seniors and transfer students, and graduate school applications. She also offers guidance on applying to colleges in Canada, Europe and the United Kingdom. She shares college fair and info session updates for the Seattle area.
Cynthia Seidel pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute initial consultation by Zoom
- Early high school planning for freshmen and sophomores
- Comprehensive college planning packages
- Hourly services
- Transfer student support
- Graduate and professional school application support
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The CoachVouch take
Cynthia guides families on college options in the United States, Canada, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Best for families who want a college plan that starts early and balances academic, social and financial fit.
Common questions
How much does Cynthia Seidel charge?
Coaching with Cynthia runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Cynthia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cynthia Seidel help with?
Cynthia Seidel helps with choosing junior year courses with college in mind, planning standardized test preparation, picking summer activities, job shadows and internships and building a college list that fits academically, socially and financially.
Is Cynthia Seidel certified?
Cynthia Seidel lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Cynthia Seidel help with graduate school applications?
Yes. She helps with graduate and professional school applications and supporting materials. She also helps students understand the process and manage the timeline.
Does Cynthia Seidel help students apply outside the United States?
Yes. Her services include guidance for applying to colleges in Canada, Europe and the United Kingdom.
How do I contact Cynthia Seidel?
Send Cynthia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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