Devon Simpson
Independent college admissions consultant in Portland, Oregon
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) member; HECA Regional Representative |
| Practice | Compass College Counseling LLC |
Devon Simpson is an independent college admissions consultant in Portland, Oregon. Devon helps students and families with the college search, applications, financial aid and the final school choice. Devon has fourteen years of experience in admissions, academic advising and financial aid. Devon also counsels visual and performing arts students on artist statements and portfolios, and works with both domestic and international applicants across all majors.
What Devon helps with
Devon guides students and families through the full college process, from building a school list to making the final choice. Devon looks at academic fit, social fit and what the family can afford.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Understanding financial aid options
- Writing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Managing application deadlines
- Preparing artist statements and portfolios
- Planning junior and senior year courses
- Preparing for college interviews
- Getting the most from campus visits
Who Devon works with
Devon works with high school students and their parents. Clients include domestic and international students applying to all majors. Devon also works with visual and performing arts students who need help with artist statements and portfolios.
How Devon works
Devon starts with a college and career assessment. Each student gets a personal college list built around academic fit, social fit and the family's finances. Services are offered as a comprehensive suite, a college list suite and a la carte options. Students and parents get a College PlannerPro account. Devon also runs mock interviews and helps plan campus visits.
Background and qualifications
Devon Simpson has fourteen years of experience in college admissions, academic advising and financial aid. Devon runs Compass College Counseling LLC in Portland, Oregon. Devon is a member and Regional Representative of the Higher Education Consultants Association. Devon also serves as a college counselor for The Essay Guy's Matchmaker Scholarship program.
Devon Simpson pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive counseling suite
- College list suite
- A la carte suite
- College and career assessment
- Application support package
- Hourly consultations
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The CoachVouch take
Devon combines fourteen years of admissions and financial aid experience with focused help for visual and performing arts portfolios.
Best for students and families who want help with fit, financial aid and arts portfolios.
Common questions
How much does Devon Simpson charge?
Coaching with Devon runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Devon Simpson help with?
Devon Simpson helps with building a college list that fits the student, understanding financial aid options, writing personal statements and supplemental essays and managing application deadlines.
Is Devon Simpson certified?
Devon Simpson lists: Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) member; HECA Regional Representative.
Does Devon Simpson work with international students?
Yes. Devon works with both domestic and international students applying to all majors.
Does Devon help with arts portfolios?
Yes. Devon helps visual and performing arts students prepare artist statements and portfolios. There is also a visual arts portfolio package.
How do I contact Devon Simpson?
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