Deborah Notis
College admissions consultant and tutoring matchmaker in Westchester, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Mount Kisco, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | GAMECHANGER Tutoring Connection |
Deborah Notis is an independent educational consultant in Mount Kisco, New York. She guides students and parents through college admissions and runs GAMECHANGER Tutoring Connection. Her work covers building a student's profile, shaping college essays, and submitting applications. Her business also matches families with tutors and specialists from pre-K through post-college. She is a professional member of IECA. Clients can meet tutors at home in Westchester or online from anywhere in the country.
What Deborah helps with
Deborah helps students and parents handle the college application process from start to finish. Her business also finds the right tutor for a child's academic needs.
- Developing a student's profile before applying
- Writing college essays that sound like the student
- Submitting college applications
- Applying to schools on a tight deadline
- Finding hard-to-find tutors for many subjects
- Test prep referrals such as SAT and ACT
- Post-college planning referrals
Who Deborah works with
Deborah works with high school students and their parents during the college application process. Her business serves families from preschool through post-college, mainly in Westchester, NY. It also serves students online across the country.
How Deborah works
Deborah meets with students and parents through each stage of applying, from profile building to submitting applications. She sends detailed updates after each meeting. Her business, GAMECHANGER, matches each child with a tutor for one-on-one instruction. Tutors come to the home or work online. The team aims to connect families with a fit tutor within hours of a request.
Background and qualifications
Deborah Notis is an independent educational consultant based in Mount Kisco, New York. She is a professional member of IECA. She runs GAMECHANGER Tutoring Connection, a free tutoring concierge service for families in Westchester, NY and beyond. The service connects students from pre-K through post-college with tutors and specialists. These include test prep specialists, college advisors, and career coaches. Deborah handles the college advising side herself.
Deborah Notis pricing
Programs and services
- College advising for students and parents
- College essay help
- Free tutor matching service
- In person tutoring referrals
- Online tutoring referrals
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The CoachVouch take
Deborah pairs one-on-one college advising with a tutor matching service that covers subjects from pre-K to post-college.
Best for Westchester families who want college application guidance and a tutor referral from one source.
Common questions
How much does Deborah Notis charge?
Coaching with Deborah runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Deborah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Deborah Notis help with?
Deborah Notis helps with developing a student's profile before applying, writing college essays that sound like the student, submitting college applications and applying to schools on a tight deadline.
Does Deborah Notis coach online?
Deborah is based in Mount Kisco, New York, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Deborah Notis certified?
Deborah Notis lists: IECA Professional member.
Can students work with GAMECHANGER tutors online?
Yes. Students can connect with online instructors from anywhere in the country. In person tutoring is offered in Westchester, NY.
How do I contact Deborah Notis?
Send Deborah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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