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 |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Matrix College Consulting |
Diane Steiger is an independent educational consultant in Dublin, Ohio. She helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. Her firm, Matrix College Consulting, covers college lists, essays, applications and SAT and ACT prep. Each student gets a custom college curriculum with timelines and deadlines. Diane is a Professional member of the IECA. Parents describe how she keeps students on track and lets the student lead the process.
What Diane helps with
Diane helps teens and their families handle the college search, the applications and the final decision. She also helps with test prep.
- Building a balanced college list
- Finding the right college fit
- Writing college essays
- Completing applications on time
- Preparing for the SAT and ACT
- Keeping track of timelines and deadlines
- Helping students lead their own college search
- Making the final college decision
Who Diane works with
Diane works with high school students and their parents. Families come to her for help with the college search, applications and decisions. Her clients include students with many moving parts to manage, and parents who want a less stressful process at home.
How Diane works
Each student gets a custom college curriculum. Diane gives families timelines and deadlines so parents do not have to track them. She helps with the research and builds a college list with the right mix of schools. Students take the lead in the process, and she holds them accountable for deadlines. She also offers a strategic planning session.
Background and qualifications
Diane Steiger is an independent educational consultant and the founder of Matrix College Consulting in Dublin, Ohio. She is a Professional member of the IECA. Her firm offers college admissions consulting, SAT and ACT test prep, strategic planning sessions and student workshops. She also lists media and speaking work on her site.
Diane Steiger pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting
- SAT and ACT test prep
- Strategic planning session
- Student workshops
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The CoachVouch take
Diane builds a custom college curriculum for each student and keeps the student in the lead while parents step back.
Best for parents of high school students who want a clear plan and deadlines without nagging their teen.
Common questions
How much does Diane Steiger charge?
Coaching with Diane runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Diane Steiger help with?
Diane Steiger helps with building a balanced college list, finding the right college fit, writing college essays and completing applications on time.
Is Diane Steiger certified?
Diane Steiger lists: IECA Professional member.
Who leads the college process when working with Diane?
The student leads. Diane supports the family and holds the student accountable for deadlines.
How do I contact Diane Steiger?
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