Eric Stutman
College admissions consultant in Needham, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Needham, Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Top Choice College Consulting |
Eric Stutman is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents find and apply to colleges. He founded Top Choice College Consulting in Needham, Massachusetts. He created the Top Choice Academic Value Rankings and a FitScore that rates how well each college fits a student. He works with freshman and transfer applicants in the Boston Metrowest area. He also helps students in other places by video, email and phone.
What Eric helps with
Eric helps families search for colleges that match a student's academic, social and financial needs. He also guides them through the application process.
- Building a balanced college list
- Planning application timelines
- Writing strong college essays
- Understanding financial aid
- Using the Common Application
- Navigating Naviance and SCOIR
- Understanding ACT and SAT testing
- Applying as a transfer student
Who Eric works with
Eric works with families going through the college search and application process. His clients include students applying as freshmen and students applying as transfers. Parents take part in the process too. He serves families in the Boston Metrowest area and students in other places.
How Eric works
Eric explains the admissions process one-on-one, including timelines, financial aid, testing and the Common Application. He builds and updates a custom college list for each student. Each college gets a proprietary FitScore that shows how well it fits the student. He makes an application plan so students stay on schedule. He also coaches students on essays. Meetings happen by Google Meet, Google Docs, email and phone.
Background and qualifications
Eric Stutman founded Top Choice College Consulting. He is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of the IECA. He created the Top Choice Academic Value Rankings, which rank colleges by academic value. He writes articles that compare schools, such as SEC and Big 10 schools by US News ranking and by Top Choice ranking. His practice is based in Needham, Massachusetts.
Eric Stutman pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions guidance
- Personalized college list with FitScore
- Application planning and essay coaching
- Hourly sessions
- 20 hour pre-paid package
- Free intro call or video meet and greet
Eric Stutman reviews
The CoachVouch take
Eric created his own Top Choice Academic Value Rankings and a FitScore that rates college fit for each student.
Best for families in Massachusetts or elsewhere who want a fact-focused college search matched to academic, social and financial needs.
Common questions
How much does Eric Stutman charge?
Coaching with Eric runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Eric Stutman help with?
Eric Stutman helps with building a balanced college list, planning application timelines, writing strong college essays and understanding financial aid.
Does Eric Stutman coach online?
Eric is based in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Eric Stutman certified?
Eric Stutman lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Eric Stutman work with students outside Massachusetts?
Yes. He is based in Needham, Massachusetts, and helps students everywhere by Google Meet, Google Docs, email and phone.
How do I contact Eric Stutman?
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