Diane Steiger
College admissions consultant for high school students in Dublin, Ohio
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Teens and Parents |
| Based in | Dublin, Ohio, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Matrix College Consulting |
Diane Steiger is an independent college admissions consultant and founder of Matrix College Consulting in Dublin, Ohio. She helps high school students and their parents with the college search, essays, applications and final decisions. She has worked in high school and college settings for 14 years. She meets students in the greater Columbus area and works with others by video. Her practice also offers SAT and ACT test prep.
What Diane helps with
Diane guides high school students through the whole college process, from building a college list to submitting applications. She also helps families keep the process calm.
- Building a balanced college list
- Finding colleges that fit academically, socially and financially
- Writing and reviewing college essays
- Checking applications before they are sent
- Keeping to timelines and deadlines
- Applying for scholarships
- Easing stress between parent and teen during applications
- SAT and ACT prep
Who Diane works with
Diane works with high school students and their parents. She serves families in the greater Columbus area, including Dublin, Powell, Worthington, Hilliard and Upper Arlington. She also works with students in other places by video. She often stays with a student for months or years.
How Diane works
Diane gives each student a custom college plan and a set of timelines and deadlines. She does the research on colleges with the family. Students lead the process while parents support. She offers grade-specific packages, a one-hour one-on-one strategic planning session, and workshops for rising seniors who need to start applications and essays. Test prep is one-on-one.
Background and qualifications
Diane is a member of the IECA as an independent educational consultant. She founded Matrix College Consulting. She has worked in high school and college settings for 14 years, in both teaching and consulting. She works with students over months or years, so she learns their strengths, skills and interests. Her SAT and ACT prep is taught one-on-one.
Diane Steiger pricing
Programs and services
- Grade-specific college admissions packages
- Strategic planning session (one hour, one-on-one)
- One-on-one SAT and ACT test prep
- Workshops for rising seniors
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The CoachVouch take
Diane builds a custom college plan for each student and keeps the student, not the parent, in charge of the process.
Best for families of high school students who want help with college lists, essays and deadlines without parents driving the process.
Common questions
How much does Diane Steiger charge?
Coaching with Diane runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Diane from this page for an exact quote.
What does Diane Steiger help with?
Diane Steiger helps with building a balanced college list, finding colleges that fit academically, socially and financially, writing and reviewing college essays and checking applications before they are sent.
Does Diane Steiger coach online?
Diane is based in Dublin, Ohio, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Diane Steiger certified?
Diane Steiger lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Diane Steiger work with students outside Ohio?
Yes. She meets students in the greater Columbus area and uses video platforms to work with students in any location.
Does Matrix College Consulting help with test prep?
Yes. It offers one-on-one SAT and ACT prep.
How do I contact Diane Steiger?
Send Diane a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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