Deborah Wheeler
College admissions consultant for Australian students applying to US and UK universities
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent college consultant |
| Practice | US College Connect |
Deborah Wheeler is an independent college consultant who runs US College Connect. She helps students and parents through the college admissions process. Her focus is Australian students who want to study in the United States or the United Kingdom. She plans timelines so applications do not crowd the HSC, IB, or Cambridge exams. Her services also include SAT and ACT tutoring and help with scholarships. She takes students as early as year 9.
What Deborah helps with
Deborah guides students and families through US and UK university applications. She also helps with test prep and scholarships.
- Applying to US colleges from Australia
- Applying to UK universities
- Planning application time around the HSC, IB, or Cambridge
- SAT and ACT tutoring
- Finding and applying for scholarships
- Making informed college choices
- Starting admissions planning as early as year 9
Who Deborah works with
Deborah works with students and their parents. Her clients are Australian students who want to study in the US or the UK. Many are in the HSC, IB, or Cambridge programs. Students can start with her as early as year 9.
Background and qualifications
Deborah Wheeler is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She runs US College Connect, a practice that focuses on college counseling for Australian students who want to attend university in the US and the UK. Her services cover the full application process, SAT and ACT tutoring, and scholarship help.
Deborah Wheeler pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling for US and UK admissions
- SAT and ACT tutoring
- Scholarship assistance
- Free 30-minute consultation
- Zoom calls
Deborah Wheeler reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her practice focuses on Australian students who apply to both US and UK universities while sitting the HSC, IB, or Cambridge.
Best for Australian students and parents who want to plan early for US or UK university applications.
Common questions
How much does Deborah Wheeler charge?
Coaching with Deborah runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Deborah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Deborah Wheeler help with?
Deborah Wheeler helps with applying to US colleges from Australia, applying to UK universities, planning application time around the HSC, IB, or Cambridge and sAT and ACT tutoring.
Does Deborah Wheeler coach online?
Sessions are online.
Is Deborah Wheeler certified?
Deborah Wheeler lists: HECA member; Independent college consultant.
When should students start working with Deborah Wheeler?
Students can start as early as year 9. Early planning helps limit the effect of US applications on the HSC, IB, or Cambridge.
Does Deborah Wheeler help with UK universities as well as US colleges?
Yes. US College Connect guides students and families through both US college and UK university admissions.
How do I contact Deborah Wheeler?
Send Deborah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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