Eva Garza-Nyer
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Austin, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | West Lake Hills, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Ph.D., UT Austin; M.Ed., UT Austin; BA, UT Austin; Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Texas College Advisor |
Dr. Eva Garza-Nyer is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college planning and admissions. She runs Texas College Advisor in the Austin area of Texas. She has worked as a college counselor since 2002 and holds three degrees from UT Austin. Her services cover pre-college planning, major and career assessment, college selection, applications, essays, and financial aid forms. She also helps students after they are accepted.
What Eva helps with
Eva helps families who feel stressed by choosing colleges and applying. She guides students from high school planning through the choice of a school after acceptance.
- Choosing college prep courses and extracurriculars
- Planning for college entrance exams
- Matching interests and abilities to majors and careers
- Building a list of colleges that fit the student
- Writing strong application essays
- Planning college visits and preparing for interviews
- Meeting every application deadline
- Completing federal, state and campus financial aid forms
Who Eva works with
Eva works with college-bound students and their parents. She starts with high school students who are planning ahead. She also helps students who are ready to apply, and students who have been accepted and must compare aid packages and finish housing applications.
How Eva works
Eva uses technology and discipline to guide the college search. She assesses how competitive the student is and reviews course history and performance. She learns the student's priorities and compares colleges that meet those needs. Families follow an action plan that keeps every deadline on track. She also links majors to career options and looks at job shadowing chances.
Background and qualifications
Eva Garza-Nyer has been a college counselor since 2002. She earned her BA, M.Ed. and Ph.D. at UT Austin. She holds the Certified Educational Planner credential and is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She started Texas College Advisor to support college-bound students and lower the stress of searching, choosing and applying. She works from West Lake Hills, near Austin, Texas.
Eva Garza-Nyer pricing
Programs and services
- Pre-college planning
- College major and career assessment
- College selection
- Application and essay support
- Financial aid help
- Post-acceptance support
Eva Garza-Nyer reviews
The CoachVouch take
Eva has a Ph.D. from UT Austin and has counseled college-bound students since 2002.
Best for Texas families who want step-by-step help from early high school planning through choosing a school after acceptance.
Common questions
How much does Eva Garza-Nyer charge?
Coaching with Eva runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Eva from this page for an exact quote.
What does Eva Garza-Nyer help with?
Eva Garza-Nyer helps with choosing college prep courses and extracurriculars, planning for college entrance exams, matching interests and abilities to majors and careers and building a list of colleges that fit the student.
Is Eva Garza-Nyer certified?
Eva Garza-Nyer lists: Ph.D., UT Austin; M.Ed., UT Austin; BA, UT Austin; Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA Professional member.
Does Eva help after a student is accepted to college?
Yes. She helps students complete college housing applications, compare financial aid packages, and manage their time.
Does Eva help with career planning as well as college choice?
Yes. She helps students identify their values, interests and abilities. She matches them to career options and majors, and finds schools strong in the major they want.
How do I contact Eva Garza-Nyer?
Send Eva a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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