ESM College MatchPoint
College admissions counseling, test prep and tutoring for students and parents
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Executive coach |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | ESM Prep / ESM College MatchPoint |
ESM College MatchPoint is a college admissions practice that helps students and parents with counseling, test prep and tutoring. The team has worked in admissions for 2 decades. Their students have earned 675 UT Austin admits in the last 5 years. They build one plan that ties together courses, activities, testing and essays. They pay close attention to fit to college and major, especially for UT Austin applicants.
What ESM helps with
They help families plan the college process from early high school through final decisions. The goal is to lower stress and give students a clear path.
- Building a college list and admissions plan
- Choosing courses and activities that fit an intended major
- Preparing for UT Austin admissions
- SAT and ACT prep with clear score goals
- Subject tutoring to raise grades and confidence
- Writing essays, resumes and activity lists
- Making a plan for each grade level
Who ESM works with
They work with high school students and their parents. Families start as early as the younger high school years, and the team also helps sophomores and juniors. Many clients come from competitive high schools, and many aim for UT Austin and other selective colleges.
How ESM works
Counseling, test prep and tutoring run as one coordinated plan instead of separate services. The plan starts with the student's strengths, goals and interests. It includes a roadmap from early high school through final decisions. Test prep begins with a diagnostic and sets score goals and timelines. Families can book a free 30 minute strategy session with a counselor.
Background and qualifications
The ESM College MatchPoint team has worked in college admissions for 2 decades. The practice is a member of IECA. It combines college counseling, SAT and ACT prep, subject tutoring, and essay and application coaching under one plan. Its counselors run free webinars each year on UT Austin admissions, fit to major, testing, essays and application timelines.
ESM College MatchPoint pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling
- SAT and ACT test prep
- Academic tutoring
- Essay and application coaching
- Executive coaching
- Summer programs
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The CoachVouch take
Counseling, test prep and tutoring are joined in one plan, with a strong focus on UT Austin and fit to major.
Best for families of high school students who want one coordinated plan for admissions, especially to UT Austin.
Common questions
How much does ESM College MatchPoint charge?
Coaching with ESM runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message ESM from this page for an exact quote.
What does ESM College MatchPoint help with?
ESM College MatchPoint helps with building a college list and admissions plan, choosing courses and activities that fit an intended major, preparing for UT Austin admissions and SAT and ACT prep with clear score goals.
Is ESM College MatchPoint certified?
ESM College MatchPoint lists: IECA member.
Does ESM College MatchPoint offer test prep?
Yes. They offer SAT and ACT prep that starts with a diagnostic and matches the student's wider admissions plan.
When should families start with ESM College MatchPoint?
They work with students in every grade level, and they encourage families to start early. Younger students can begin building strengths and course plans before high school.
How do I contact ESM College MatchPoint?
Send ESM a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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