Diane Overman
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Houston, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Overman College Consulting |
Diane Overman is a college admissions consultant in Houston, Texas. She guides students and their parents through the college search and application process. She runs an independent practice and does all the work herself, with no associates or contract staff. She takes a limited number of students in each graduating class. She looks at academic, social, geographic, cultural, and financial fit when she builds a college list.
What Diane helps with
Diane helps families who feel overwhelmed by the college search and have little time to plan. She works with each student from the start of the search to the end of applications.
- Finding best fit colleges for each student
- Curriculum advising
- Brainstorming college essays
- Planning college visits
- Advice on test prep
- Applying for scholarships
- Choosing a college major
- Staying on track with application deadlines
Who Diane works with
Diane works with high school students and their parents. Her clients are families who want one-to-one help with the college search and admissions process. She limits the number of students she takes in each graduating class.
How Diane works
Diane builds each college list around academic, social, geographic, cultural, and financial factors. Her process moves through awareness, discovery, identification, and direction. She does all the work herself, so each family works with her directly from start to finish. She takes a limited number of students in each graduating class.
Background and qualifications
Diane Overman is the founder of Overman College Consulting in Houston, Texas. She is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She runs an independent practice and provides all services herself, with no associates, contract workers, or part-time staff. Her work covers curriculum advising, essay brainstorming, college visit planning, and test prep advice. She limits the number of students she takes in each graduating class.
Diane Overman pricing
Programs and services
- One-to-one college search and admissions guidance
- Essay brainstorming
- College visit planning
- Test prep advice
- Curriculum advising
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The CoachVouch take
Diane handles every part of the work herself and takes a limited number of students in each graduating class.
Best for busy families in the Houston area who want one consultant to guide the whole college search and application process.
Common questions
How much does Diane Overman charge?
Coaching with Diane runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Diane from this page for an exact quote.
What does Diane Overman help with?
Diane Overman helps with finding best fit colleges for each student, curriculum advising, brainstorming college essays and planning college visits.
Is Diane Overman certified?
Diane Overman lists: IECA member.
Does Diane Overman work with a team?
No. She provides all services herself, with no associates, contract workers, or part-time employees.
What does Diane consider when choosing colleges for a student?
She weighs academic, social, geographic, cultural, and financial factors. She also considers each family's priorities, goals, and interests.
How do I contact Diane Overman?
Send Diane a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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