Darcie Patrick
College admissions consultant in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysInternational studentsAthletic recruitingFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | Professional Member, IECA; Professional Member, NACAC |
| Practice | College HHI |
Darcie Patrick is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents choose a college that fits. She founded College HHI on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, after decades in education. She builds a personal admission strategy for each student and works with parents and college admission directors. She also offers ACT and SAT prep and personality and career testing. She is a professional member of IECA and NACAC.
What Darcie helps with
Darcie helps students find the right fit college and build a plan to get in. She works with families from freshman year through fall of senior year.
- Choosing the right fit college or university
- Building a college list with reach, target and safe schools
- Writing the college essay
- Preparing for college interviews
- Choosing letters of recommendation
- Deciding between ED, EA and RD applications
- Planning for FAFSA, CSS and scholarships
- Picking a college major and career direction
Who Darcie works with
Darcie works with high school students from around the world and with their parents. Students can start as early as freshman year or as late as fall of senior year. She also works with seniors who already have a college list and need help with the rest of the process.
How Darcie works
Darcie's Lighthouse Package includes up to 15 consulting hours, with research and recommendations. Students get 24/7 access to an online portal called College Planner Pro. The plan covers an intake interview, curriculum review, testing strategy, athletic and extracurricular review, the college list, essays, interviews, application strategy and aid timelines. The Success Testing Package uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong College Interest Inventory. It ends in a report on personality, strengths, majors and clubs.
Background and qualifications
Darcie Patrick founded College HHI on Hilton Head Island after decades of educational experience. She has specialized experience in educational planning and building college admission strategies. She is a Professional Member of IECA and NACAC, two leading college counseling organizations. College HHI partners with The Price Group Educational Planning Services to offer personality and interest testing to students.
Darcie Patrick pricing
Programs and services
- Lighthouse Package with up to 15 consulting hours
- Jump Start Senior Package with up to 8 consulting hours
- Success Testing Package with MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory
- ACT, SAT and PSAT/PreACT test prep
- College major and career testing
Darcie Patrick reviews
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Offers college consulting together with MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory testing through a partnership with The Price Group.
Best for high school students and parents who want a personal plan to find the right fit college.
Common questions
How much does Darcie Patrick charge?
Coaching with Darcie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Darcie Patrick help with?
Darcie Patrick helps with choosing the right fit college or university, building a college list with reach, target and safe schools, writing the college essay and preparing for college interviews.
Is Darcie Patrick certified?
Darcie Patrick lists: Professional Member, IECA; Professional Member, NACAC.
Does Darcie Patrick work with seniors who already have a college list?
Yes. Her Jump Start Senior Package is for seniors who have a college list and want one-on-one help, with up to 8 consulting hours.
Does College HHI work with students from other countries?
Yes. College HHI has helped high school students from around the world choose a college.
How do I contact Darcie Patrick?
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