Deb Davis Groves
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Austin, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Davis Groves Educational Services |
Deb Davis Groves is a college admissions consultant and the founder of Davis Groves Educational Services in Austin, Texas. She helps students and parents plan for college, from middle school through senior year. Her practice builds a college list, an expanded activity resume, and works on essays and Common App applications. It also offers a separate package with the SMARTTRACK College Funding program, which covers how to pay less for college.
What Deb helps with
Deb helps families choose colleges that fit the student and finish strong applications. She also helps families plan how to pay for college.
- Building a list of right fit colleges
- Planning courses and activities starting in 8th grade
- Writing and editing main and supplemental college essays
- Completing Common App applications
- Creating an expanded activity resume
- Planning college visits
- Applying to schools outside the Common App, such as UC, CalState and UCAS
- Paying less for college while keeping retirement safe
Who Deb works with
The practice works with students and parents. Clients range from middle schoolers and freshmen to juniors and seniors. It also helps students who apply to schools outside the Common App, and students seeking military academy or ROTC application help.
How Deb works
Packages match the student's stage. Middle School to Freshman Year covers course choices, activities, and learning style and study skill checks. The Comprehensive Package covers up to 8 colleges on the Common App. The Grande Package covers up to 12. Families track activities on a sheet, and the team builds an expanded resume and updates it twice. Students join virtual application workshops. Essay and application help ends November 15 of senior year.
Background and qualifications
Deb Davis Groves is the founder of Davis Groves Educational Services, an independent educational consulting practice in Austin, Texas. She is a member of IECA. Aubrey Groves is the CEO and works with her on essay editing and client work. The practice also offers the SMARTTRACK College Funding program. Client reviews describe help choosing schools, understanding the process, and completing applications.
Deb Davis Groves pricing
Programs and services
- Middle School to Freshman Year Package
- Comprehensive Package for up to 8 Common App colleges
- Grande Package for up to 12 Common App colleges
- Hourly help with individual applications
- Side-by-side essay writing
- Post-application assistance
Deb Davis Groves reviews
The CoachVouch take
Offers a separate package with the SMARTTRACK College Funding program that teaches families how to pay less for college and protect retirement savings.
Best for Austin area families who want help with the college list, essays and applications, and a plan to pay for college.
Common questions
How much does Deb Davis Groves charge?
Coaching with Deb runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Deb from this page for an exact quote.
What does Deb Davis Groves help with?
Deb Davis Groves helps with building a list of right fit colleges, planning courses and activities starting in 8th grade, writing and editing main and supplemental college essays and completing Common App applications.
Does Deb Davis Groves coach online?
Deb is based in Austin, Texas, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Deb Davis Groves certified?
Deb Davis Groves lists: IECA member.
Does Deb Davis Groves work with students before high school?
Yes. The Middle School to Freshman Year Package covers course choices, activities, and learning style and study skill checks.
Can Davis Groves Educational Services help with applications outside the Common App?
Yes. The team helps with individual applications such as UC, CalState, MIT and UCAS.
How do I contact Deb Davis Groves?
Send Deb a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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