Eileen Swoboda
College admissions consultant for selective colleges in Goleta, California
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Goleta, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | UCLA College Counseling Certificate, with distinction; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); MBA, UCLA; BS in biology, Purdue University |
| Practice | ThinkYes College Admissions Consulting |
Eileen Swoboda is a college admissions consultant and founder of ThinkYes. She works one-on-one with high school students and their parents, with a focus on selective colleges. Before this, she ran a management consulting firm in Washington DC for 20+ years. She has visited admissions offices at 110+ colleges. Her students come from the US, Europe and China. Twenty-eight percent of her students' admissions have been to top 25 National Universities or National Liberal Arts Colleges.
What Eileen helps with
Eileen helps high school students plan for college and present themselves well to colleges. She also keeps parents informed along the way.
- Building a four-year high school plan
- Choosing classes and activities that fit a student's interests
- Finding colleges where a student can thrive
- Showing a student's character and goals to colleges
- Applying to selective colleges
- Advice for international students applying to US colleges
Who Eileen works with
Eileen works with motivated and curious high school students and their parents. Her students come from across the US, Europe and China. STEM and business majors are the most common among them. She has also guided students across many other majors.
How Eileen works
Eileen starts with a four-year plan that sets a timeline for high school. In the early years she acts as a mentor to students and parents. She helps students pick classes and experiences that build their interests. Later she works directly with students on self-reflection and college research. She sends parents a written recap after each meeting. Students also use a custom college planning portal.
Background and qualifications
Eileen founded ThinkYes after moving to Santa Barbara, California from the Washington DC area. There she ran a management consulting firm for 20+ years. Earlier she worked at Ernst & Ernst, Levi Strauss & Co. and Converse Inc. She holds a BS in biology from Purdue University and an MBA from UCLA. She completed UCLA's College Counseling Certificate with distinction. She belongs to NACAC and IECA. In 2016 she presented on advising international students at the IECA Summer Training Institute.
Eileen Swoboda pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions consulting
- Four-year high school planning
- Custom college planning student portal
- Workshops and presentations for students and parents
Eileen Swoboda reviews
The CoachVouch take
Eileen is a former management consultant who has visited admissions offices at 110+ colleges.
Best for motivated high school students aiming at selective colleges, and for parents who want written updates after each meeting.
Common questions
How much does Eileen Swoboda charge?
Coaching with Eileen runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Eileen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Eileen Swoboda help with?
Eileen Swoboda helps with building a four-year high school plan, choosing classes and activities that fit a student's interests, finding colleges where a student can thrive and showing a student's character and goals to colleges.
Does Eileen Swoboda coach online?
Eileen is based in Goleta, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Eileen Swoboda certified?
Eileen Swoboda lists: UCLA College Counseling Certificate, with distinction; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); MBA, UCLA; BS in biology, Purdue University.
Does Eileen Swoboda work with international students?
Yes. She has helped students from Europe and China with applications. She presented on advising international students at the 2016 IECA Summer Training Institute.
Are parents involved in the process?
Yes. Eileen works directly with students and keeps parents informed. She sends parents a written recap after each meeting.
How do I contact Eileen Swoboda?
Send Eileen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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