Geoff Stearns
College and boarding school admissions consultant in Waccabuc, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Waccabuc, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Stearns Group Educational Advisory |
Geoff Stearns is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college and boarding school admissions. He runs Stearns Group from Waccabuc, New York. He has placed hundreds of students at selective schools. He also draws on a global network of certified consultants, college coaches, athletic directors and tutors, and matches each family with the right consultant. The first hour is free.
What Geoff helps with
Geoff helps families find the right boarding school or college. He also works with students who face extra hurdles in the process.
- Finding the right boarding school
- Finding the right college
- Planning for college over several years
- Supporting students with learning disabilities
- Helping students who struggle academically
- Working through test anxiety
- Finding a new school after being asked to leave one
- Matching a family with the right consultant
Who Geoff works with
Geoff works with students and their parents on boarding school and college searches. Some students have learning disabilities, struggle academically or deal with test anxiety. Others have been asked to leave school and want a new start. He has also guided families with several children who have different interests and skills.
How Geoff works
Geoff uses a gradual, measured process. The first hour is free. It helps decide if Stearns Group is the right match for the family. He then pairs the student with the right consultant from his network. Most clients plan for college over several years. Hourly work is also available when it fits better. He acts as a guide and a liaison or gatekeeper when needed.
Background and qualifications
Geoff Stearns is an independent educational consultant and an IECA Professional member. He runs Stearns Group, LLC, an educational advisory service based in Waccabuc, New York. He works full-time in admissions consulting. He has placed hundreds of students at selective schools. His network includes IECA and NACAC certified educational consultants, college coaches, athletic directors, admissions counselors, personal trainers and tutors from around the globe.
Geoff Stearns pricing
Programs and services
- Free first hour
- Comprehensive multi-year college planning
- Hourly consulting
- Boarding school search
- College search
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The CoachVouch take
Geoff connects each family to a global network of certified consultants, coaches and tutors and matches them to the right fit.
Best for families who want help finding a boarding school or college, including students with learning differences or a rough school history.
Common questions
How much does Geoff Stearns charge?
Coaching with Geoff runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Geoff from this page for an exact quote.
What does Geoff Stearns help with?
Geoff Stearns helps with finding the right boarding school, finding the right college, planning for college over several years and supporting students with learning disabilities.
Is Geoff Stearns certified?
Geoff Stearns lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Geoff Stearns work with students who have learning disabilities?
Yes. Some of his students have learning disabilities, struggle academically or deal with test anxiety.
Can Geoff help a student who was asked to leave school?
Yes. He works with students who were asked to leave a school and want a new beginning.
How do I contact Geoff Stearns?
Send Geoff a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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