Dana Rolander
College admissions consultant in Terrace Park, Ohio
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Terrace Park, Ohio, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Member of AICEP; Member of NACAC; Member of OACAC; Member of PACAC; Member of KYACAC |
| Practice | Midwest College Consulting |
Dana Rolander is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. Dana runs Midwest College Consulting from Terrace Park, Ohio. The practice guides students from early high school planning through final enrollment choices. It serves students across the U.S. and around the world. Dana is an IECA Professional member, and consultants in the practice follow NACAC standards of good practice.
What Dana helps with
Dana helps students plan for college and build strong applications. Dana's work covers each stage from early high school to the final enrollment choice.
- Academic and extracurricular planning during high school
- Building a college list that fits a student's interests and goals
- Writing authentic college essays
- Planning and completing college applications
- Comparing admission offers and choosing a college
- Advising for students living outside the U.S.
Who Dana works with
Dana works with high school students and their parents. Clients live across the U.S. and in other countries. Work starts with a close look at each student's grades, interests and long term goals.
How Dana works
The practice follows four stages. First is academic and extracurricular planning during high school. Next is college search and list building, which matches colleges to the student's interests and goals. Then comes strategic help with applications and essays. The last stage is admissions decisions and enrollment, where students compare options and pick the best fit. Every plan starts with a review of the student's academic profile, interests and long term goals.
Background and qualifications
Dana Rolander is an independent educational consultant in Terrace Park, Ohio. Dana leads Midwest College Consulting, LLC. Dana is an IECA Professional member. Consultants affiliated with the practice hold memberships in IECA, AICEP, NACAC, OACAC, PACAC and KYACAC. The practice follows the NACAC Principles of Good Practice and the ethical standards of each association its consultants belong to.
Dana Rolander pricing
Programs and services
- Introductory consultation
- College planning and admissions advising
- College list development
- Application and essay guidance
- Campus visits
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The CoachVouch take
Dana's practice supports students from early high school planning through the final enrollment decision.
Best for students and parents who want structured help from early planning through choosing a college.
Common questions
How much does Dana Rolander charge?
Coaching with Dana runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Dana from this page for an exact quote.
What does Dana Rolander help with?
Dana Rolander helps with academic and extracurricular planning during high school, building a college list that fits a student's interests and goals, writing authentic college essays and planning and completing college applications.
Is Dana Rolander certified?
Dana Rolander lists: IECA Professional member; Member of AICEP; Member of NACAC; Member of OACAC; Member of PACAC; Member of KYACAC.
Does Dana Rolander work with students outside the United States?
Yes. Midwest College Consulting advises students across the U.S. and around the world.
When can a student start working with Dana?
Students can start with early academic and extracurricular planning in high school. Support continues through the final enrollment decision.
How do I contact Dana Rolander?
Send Dana a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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