Eleanor Roberts
College admissions counselor and former BYU application reader
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Master's degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education; Bachelor's degree, Colorado State University |
Eleanor Roberts is a college admissions counselor who helps students with Common App and BYU essays. She spent six years as a BYU application reader and admissions counselor, and she has read hundreds of applications. She also worked as a financial aid manager from 2007 to 2018 and as an associate registrar at Ensign College. Today she is Director of NCAA Compliance. Her focus is helping students get into Brigham Young University.
What Eleanor helps with
Eleanor helps students write strong applications, with a focus on essays and how an application is presented to BYU.
- Reviewing Common App essays
- Reviewing BYU application essays
- Choosing and presenting activities
- Improving overall application presentation
- Getting into Brigham Young University
- Telling a personal story honestly in an application
Background and qualifications
Eleanor started as an admissions processor at BYU from 2005 to 2007, entering and reviewing applications. From 2007 to 2018 she managed financial aid, working on FAFSA processing and training student staff. During that time she trained as an application reader. She served three years as an enrollment services counselor and six years as an application reader in total. She later became an associate registrar at Ensign College and now directs NCAA compliance. She holds a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University and a master's in Student Affairs in Higher Education.
Eleanor Roberts pricing
Programs and services
- Essay review with discussion, 2 hours
- Essay review only, 1 hour
- Custom hourly coaching
Eleanor Roberts reviews
Eleanor Roberts has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She spent six years reading and counseling on BYU applications, so she knows that process from the inside.
Best for students applying to BYU who want expert feedback on their essays.
Common questions
How much does Eleanor Roberts charge?
Coaching with Eleanor runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Eleanor Roberts help with?
Eleanor Roberts helps with reviewing Common App essays, reviewing BYU application essays, choosing and presenting activities and improving overall application presentation.
Does Eleanor Roberts have reviews?
Eleanor Roberts has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Eleanor Roberts certified?
Eleanor Roberts lists: Master's degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education; Bachelor's degree, Colorado State University.
What is the difference between her essay sessions?
One session includes essay review and a discussion over 2 hours. The other is a 1 hour essay review only.
How do I contact Eleanor Roberts?
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