David Altshuler
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Davidson, NC
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Davidson, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | M.S.; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | David Altshuler's Educational Resources |
David Altshuler is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She works one-on-one with each student and meets with the family to find colleges that fit academically and socially. She guides students through selection, applications, and the final choice. She has toured hundreds of colleges and universities. She is based in Davidson, North Carolina, and holds an M.S.
What David helps with
David helps families choose colleges and apply without stress. She also helps parents and students agree on a plan.
- Finding colleges that match a student's academic and social-emotional needs
- Writing Common Application essays
- Building the activities list
- Meeting application deadlines
- Comparing acceptances to pick the best fit
- Getting parents and students to agree on a college strategy
- Clearing up admissions misinformation
Who David works with
David works with high school students and their parents. She meets with both the student and the family during the college selection phase. Her clients include families who want more time and attention than a high school counselor can give, and families who want an objective outside view.
How David works
David guides families through three phases: Selection, Application, and Acceptance. In Selection, she meets with the student and parents to find colleges that fit academically and socially. In Application, she focuses on the Common Application essays and the activities list. In Acceptance, she helps the family choose the best fit among the offers. Each plan is one-on-one and tailored to the student.
Background and qualifications
David Altshuler holds an M.S. and works as an independent educational consultant. She is a Professional member of IECA. She has toured hundreds of colleges and universities, which gives her firsthand knowledge of many campuses. She is based in Davidson, North Carolina, and helps families with each step of the college admissions process.
David Altshuler pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions consulting
- College selection guidance
- Application and essay support
- Final college decision guidance
David Altshuler reviews
The CoachVouch take
David has toured hundreds of colleges and universities, so families do not have to visit them all.
Best for families who want an objective advisor to manage the college process and help parents and students agree.
Common questions
How much does David Altshuler charge?
Coaching with David runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message David from this page for an exact quote.
What does David Altshuler help with?
David Altshuler helps with finding colleges that match a student's academic and social-emotional needs, writing Common Application essays, building the activities list and meeting application deadlines.
Is David Altshuler certified?
David Altshuler lists: M.S.; IECA Professional member.
Does David Altshuler work with parents as well as students?
Yes. She meets with both the student and the parents. She also helps the family agree on a college strategy.
What does David help with during the application phase?
She focuses on the Common Application essays and the activities list. She also helps ease anxiety and clear up misconceptions.
How do I contact David Altshuler?
Send David a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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