Diane Vater
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Pittsburgh
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Vater College Advising, LLC |
Diane Vater is an independent educational consultant and college admissions advisor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She helps students and their families through the college search and application process. Her advice draws on years of visiting colleges and talking with admissions professionals around the country. She works one-on-one and starts with students as early as freshman year. She also helps families find colleges that fit their budget and goals.
What Diane helps with
Diane helps students choose colleges that fit them academically and personally. She also helps families plan for the cost of college.
- Choosing a college from more than 4,000 options
- Planning courses and activities in freshman and sophomore years
- Building a strong resume through extracurriculars, internships and summer programs
- Finding leadership opportunities
- Preparing for standardized tests
- Finding colleges that are affordable for the family
- Managing the college search and application process
Who Diane works with
Diane works with students in their freshman and sophomore years who want to plan ahead. She also works with rising juniors and seniors who are ready for the college search and applications. Parents and families take part in the process, including talks about size, location, academics, social life, religion and cost.
How Diane works
Diane starts by getting to know the student. She uses assessments to find their strengths, goals, learning styles, values and career interests. She then talks with the student and family about college preferences such as size, geography, prestige, academics, social life and religion. She reviews each transcript and advises on course choices and academic rigor. Sessions happen in the office, by web meeting, by phone and by email.
Background and qualifications
Diane Vater is an independent educational consultant based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a Professional member of IECA. Her knowledge comes from years of visiting college campuses, connecting with admissions professionals around the country, and working with students and families through the admissions process. She runs Vater College Advising, LLC.
Diane Vater pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one consulting
- In-office appointments
- Web-based meetings
- Early planning for freshmen and sophomores
- College search and application help for juniors and seniors
Diane Vater reviews
The CoachVouch take
Diane starts advising as early as freshman year and uses assessments to match students with colleges by fit and affordability.
Best for Pittsburgh area families who want personal help finding an affordable college that fits the student.
Common questions
How much does Diane Vater charge?
Coaching with Diane runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Diane from this page for an exact quote.
What does Diane Vater help with?
Diane Vater helps with choosing a college from more than 4,000 options, planning courses and activities in freshman and sophomore years, building a strong resume through extracurriculars, internships and summer programs and finding leadership opportunities.
Does Diane Vater coach online?
Diane is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Diane Vater certified?
Diane Vater lists: IECA Professional member.
When should a student start working with Diane Vater?
Students can start as early as freshman and sophomore year to plan courses and activities. Rising juniors and seniors get help with the college search and applications.
How do I contact Diane Vater?
Send Diane a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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