Eydie Balsam
College admissions advisor for students and families
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | College Bound Advising |
Eydie Balsam runs College Bound Advising LLC, a college admissions practice that works with students and their families. Eydie helps with high school course choices, SAT and ACT prep, college lists, applications, and essays. In 2000, Eydie built a standardized test tutoring program for students with learning disabilities at a small private school in Massachusetts. Eydie also leads a student-run volunteer project called Working Toward Change and a Scholars program that teaches leadership skills.
What Eydie helps with
Eydie works with students and families on the full path to college, from high school planning to the application itself.
- Choosing high school courses
- Preparing for the SAT and ACT
- Building a college list
- Getting applications done
- Writing and improving college essays
- Learning leadership skills before arriving on campus
Who Eydie works with
Eydie works with students and their families one on one. Eydie also runs small group sessions on essay writing. Eydie's early work in test tutoring was with students who have learning disabilities.
Background and qualifications
In 2000, Eydie created a standardized test tutoring program for students with learning disabilities at a small private school in Massachusetts. Since then, Eydie has tutored students for the SAT and ACT. Eydie has also helped them through the college application process. Eydie now runs College Bound Advising LLC, offering course selection help, test prep, college list building, application support, and essay advising.
Eydie Balsam pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one advising for students and families
- Small group essay writing sessions
- Working Toward Change, a student-run volunteer initiative
- Scholars program for leadership and college readiness skills
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The CoachVouch take
Started Eydie's test prep work by building a tutoring program for students with learning disabilities.
Best for students and families who want help with test prep, applications, and essays in one place.
Common questions
How much does Eydie Balsam charge?
Coaching with Eydie runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Eydie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Eydie Balsam help with?
Eydie Balsam helps with choosing high school courses, preparing for the SAT and ACT, building a college list and getting applications done.
Does Eydie Balsam offer group sessions?
Yes. Eydie runs small group sessions on essay writing. Eydie also offers one-on-one work with students and families.
Does Eydie Balsam help with SAT and ACT prep?
Yes. Eydie has tutored students for the SAT and ACT since 2000 and offers test preparation through College Bound Advising.
How do I contact Eydie Balsam?
Send Eydie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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