Heidi de Chatellus
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Marin, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | Corte Madera, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member; Certificate in College Admissions Counseling and Career Planning, UC Berkeley (2010); B.A. in History, Brown University; M.B.A., INSEAD |
| Practice | Insights to College |
Heidi de Chatellus is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents find the right colleges and apply to them. She runs Insights to College in Corte Madera, California. Before consulting, she worked in banking and marketing, and she uses that marketing background to help students present themselves well in applications. She is a Certified Educational Planner and also guides student-athletes who want to compete at Division I, II or III schools.
What Heidi helps with
Heidi helps students choose colleges that fit them and build strong applications. She also guides families who want to plan the high school years early.
- Finding the right fit colleges among more than 3,000 in the U.S.
- Building an academic and extracurricular plan in 9th and 10th grade
- Building a testing strategy for sophomores
- Presenting a student well in college applications
- Managing deadlines and requirements
- Athletic recruiting for Division I, II and III programs
- Choosing majors and careers to explore with the YouScience Profile
Who Heidi works with
Heidi works with high school students and their families in Marin, San Francisco and beyond. She sees freshmen and sophomores who need a plan for the high school years. She also works with older students who are choosing colleges and applying. Student-athletes who want to play in college are a focus, and she helps families who need support in only one area.
How Heidi works
Heidi starts with an initial consultation. Freshman and sophomore families get an academic and activity plan for the coming year. Sophomores also get an overview of testing options and an early testing strategy. After that, families can join the Engage with Purpose program, which runs from 9th grade to the middle of 10th grade. Starting in January of sophomore year, the Essential Insights Package guides college selection and applications step by step. Students get a personal online portal for research and managing the process. Meetings happen in person, by email, text, phone or Zoom.
Background and qualifications
Heidi holds a B.A. in History from Brown University and an M.B.A. from INSEAD in France. She worked in banking and marketing before moving into college counseling. In 2010 she earned a Certificate in College Admissions Counseling and Career Planning from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a Certified Educational Planner, a title held by only 34 educational consultants in California and fewer than 240 in the United States. She visits colleges around the country, meets admissions officers, and attends professional workshops. She is trained to give the YouScience Profile.
Heidi de Chatellus pricing
Programs and services
- Initial consultation for freshman and sophomore families
- Engage with Purpose program for 9th to early 10th grade
- Essential Insights Package starting in January of sophomore year
- Athletic recruiting support
- Hourly help for specific parts of the process
- YouScience Profile assessment
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The CoachVouch take
Heidi combines a banking and marketing career with Certified Educational Planner status, and she uses her marketing skills to shape student applications.
Best for Bay Area families who want early planning and step-by-step help with college choice, applications or sports recruiting.
Common questions
How much does Heidi de Chatellus charge?
Coaching with Heidi runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Heidi from this page for an exact quote.
What does Heidi de Chatellus help with?
Heidi de Chatellus helps with finding the right fit colleges among more than 3,000 in the U.S., building an academic and extracurricular plan in 9th and 10th grade, building a testing strategy for sophomores and presenting a student well in college applications.
Does Heidi de Chatellus coach online?
Heidi is based in Corte Madera, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Heidi de Chatellus certified?
Heidi de Chatellus lists: Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member; Certificate in College Admissions Counseling and Career Planning, UC Berkeley (2010); B.A. in History, Brown University; M.B.A., INSEAD.
Does Heidi help student-athletes?
Yes. She helps students who want to play sports in college find fits in Division I, II or III programs.
Can families get help with only part of the process?
Yes. Heidi sometimes works by the hour with families who need help in specific areas of admissions.
How do I contact Heidi de Chatellus?
Send Heidi a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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