Heidi Bennett
Independent college admissions consultant in Newburgh, Indiana
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Newburgh, Indiana, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | College Confidante, LLC |
Heidi Bennett is an independent college consultant in Newburgh, Indiana. She helps high school students and their parents plan for college. She has over 20 years of experience as a college admission counselor, high school counselor, and teacher. She runs College Confidante, LLC. Her packages cover the college search and application process, and one adds career and major exploration. She meets with families for a free consultation first.
What Heidi helps with
Heidi helps high school students and parents find a college that fits and plan the steps to get there. She works with families at any stage of the process.
- Finding the right college fit
- Planning the college search
- Completing college applications
- Exploring majors and career options
- Building a plan that matches a student's interests
- Guiding parents through the college planning process
Who Heidi works with
Heidi works with high school students and their parents. She meets families wherever the student is in the college process, whether they are just starting to think about college or are ready to apply.
How Heidi works
Heidi starts with a free consultation where students and parents ask questions and build a plan. She offers two comprehensive packages that cover the college search and application process. The Pro package adds self-exploration assessments to help students find major and career options. Families with one specific need can choose a custom package that she designs around the student's needs.
Background and qualifications
Heidi Bennett has over 20 years of experience in education. She has worked as a college admission counselor, a high school counselor, and a teacher. That means she has seen the college process from several sides of the desk. She is a member of HECA and runs College Confidante, LLC, an independent college consulting practice based in Newburgh, Indiana.
Heidi Bennett pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
- Pro comprehensive package: College and career
- All-Star comprehensive package: College
- Custom package
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The CoachVouch take
Heidi has worked as an admission counselor, high school counselor, and teacher, so she knows the process from all sides.
Best for high school students and parents who want help with the college search and applications from start to finish.
Common questions
How much does Heidi Bennett charge?
Coaching with Heidi runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Heidi from this page for an exact quote.
What does Heidi Bennett help with?
Heidi Bennett helps with finding the right college fit, planning the college search, completing college applications and exploring majors and career options.
Is Heidi Bennett certified?
Heidi Bennett lists: HECA member.
Does Heidi Bennett help with choosing a major or career?
Yes. Her Pro package includes self-exploration assessments that help students find major and career options.
Can families get help with just one part of the college process?
Yes. Heidi offers a custom package for families with a specific focus. She listens to the student's needs and designs a plan.
How do I contact Heidi Bennett?
Send Heidi a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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