Devon Simpson
College admissions counselor for domestic and international students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | Compass College Counseling LLC |
Devon Simpson is a college admissions counselor who helps students find the right schools and apply to them. Devon brings fifteen years of experience in admissions, academic advising and financial aid. Devon works with domestic and international students applying to any major. Devon also guides visual and performing arts students as they prepare artist statements and portfolios. Devon's advice looks at academic fit, social fit and what the family can afford.
What Devon helps with
Devon helps students pick schools that fit them and build strong applications. Devon keeps the family's finances in view during the process.
- Finding best-fit colleges
- Judging academic and social fit
- Planning for the financial fit for the family
- Showing a student's unique voice and abilities in applications
- Writing artist statements
- Building portfolios for visual and performing arts applications
- Applying as an international student
- Submitting strong applications
Who Devon works with
Devon works with students who apply to college from the United States and from other countries. Devon helps students in all majors. Devon also works with visual and performing arts students who need an artist statement and a portfolio. Families who want to weigh cost along with fit are part of Devon's work.
Background and qualifications
Devon has fifteen years of experience in college admissions, academic advising and financial aid. Devon runs Compass College Counseling LLC. Devon's work covers school selection, application support and financial fit. Devon has expertise with domestic and international students who apply to all majors. Devon also counsels visual and performing arts students as they prepare artist statements and portfolios.
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The CoachVouch take
Combines fifteen years of admissions and financial aid experience with support for visual and performing arts portfolios.
Best for students and families who want a school list that fits academically, socially and financially, including arts applicants.
Common questions
How much does Devon Simpson charge?
Coaching with Devon runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Devon from this page for an exact quote.
What does Devon Simpson help with?
Devon Simpson helps with finding best-fit colleges, judging academic and social fit, planning for the financial fit for the family and showing a student's unique voice and abilities in applications.
Does Devon Simpson work with international students?
Yes. Devon works with both domestic and international students who apply to all majors.
Can Devon help with arts portfolios?
Yes. Devon counsels visual and performing arts students as they prepare artist statements and portfolios.
How do I contact Devon Simpson?
Send Devon a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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