Cynthia Torres
Independent college admissions consultant in Pasadena, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Pasadena, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Decisions LLC |
Cynthia Torres is an independent educational consultant in Pasadena, California. She runs College Decisions LLC and helps students and parents through the college application process. The practice started in 2010. Her team has backgrounds in selective admissions, financial aid, counseling and teaching. Her clients have been admitted to schools such as Georgetown, Amherst, Harvard and Brown. She also offers coaching for graduate school applicants and college students seeking internships.
What Cynthia helps with
Cynthia helps students and families through every stage of the college application process. She also supports transfer applicants and graduate school applicants.
- Building a balanced college list
- Writing personal statements and college essays
- Preparing for college admissions interviews
- Transferring to a new college
- Applying to MBA and law school programs
- Finding financial aid options
- Applying for internships as a college student
- Handling stress near application deadlines
Who Cynthia works with
Cynthia works with high school students and their parents. Her clients include first-generation college applicants. She also helps transfer students, graduate school applicants and current college students who want internships.
Background and qualifications
Cynthia Torres founded College Decisions LLC in 2010. It is an independent educational consulting practice based in Pasadena, California. She is a Professional member of the IECA. Her team includes professionals with backgrounds in selective college admissions, financial aid, counseling, teaching, public speaking, client website design, and corporate and non-profit leadership.
Cynthia Torres pricing
Programs and services
- Personalized college admissions assistance
- College application workshops
- Personal statement and essay advice
- Transfer student counseling
- Internship coaching for college students
- Graduate school admissions consulting
Cynthia Torres reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her practice covers college, transfer, graduate school and financial aid help under one roof.
Best for students and parents who want help with every stage of the college application process.
Common questions
How much does Cynthia Torres charge?
Coaching with Cynthia runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Cynthia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cynthia Torres help with?
Cynthia Torres helps with building a balanced college list, writing personal statements and college essays, preparing for college admissions interviews and transferring to a new college.
Is Cynthia Torres certified?
Cynthia Torres lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Cynthia Torres help with graduate school applications?
Yes. Her practice offers graduate school admissions consulting, including MBA and law school.
Does Cynthia Torres offer mock interviews?
Yes. Her practice offers coaching and mock interviews for college admissions interviews.
How do I contact Cynthia Torres?
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