Ian Cash
University admissions consultant for students across Asia applying to US colleges
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); B.A. in History and Political Science, Johns Hopkins University; Master's degree in history, SOAS, University of London |
| Practice | American Education LLP |
Ian Cash is a university admissions consultant and creative writing tutor. He is a partner at American Education LLP and helps students from around Asia find the right college and build strong applications. He has worked with hundreds of students over many admissions cycles. Before consulting, he spent three years as an admissions associate at Johns Hopkins, where he led tours, interviewed applicants and helped create new admissions programs. He also holds a master's degree in history from SOAS, University of London.
What Ian helps with
Ian helps students choose universities that fit them and write personal applications. He also tutors creative writing.
- Finding a college that fits a student intellectually, culturally and emotionally
- Writing high quality, personal applications
- Creative writing tutoring for essays
- Applying to universities in the United States
- Understanding the British system of higher education
- Building a college list with families
Who Ian works with
Ian works with students from around Asia and their families. The firm serves prospective undergraduates who are applying to colleges and universities in the United States. It also guides applicants to the United Kingdom and Canada.
Background and qualifications
Ian attended the Lawrenceville School and earned a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University. He majored in History and Political Science and received honors for his senior thesis in history. At Hopkins he spent three years as an admissions associate. He gave tours, interviewed prospective students and created new admissions programs. He then earned a master's degree in history from SOAS, University of London, where he learned the British higher education system well. He is now a partner at American Education LLP and a Professional member of the IECA.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one admissions counseling
- Creative writing tutoring
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The CoachVouch take
Ian worked in a college admissions office as a student for three years before becoming a consultant.
Best for students in Asia who want help finding a good-fit university and writing personal applications.
Common questions
How much does Ian Cash charge?
Coaching with Ian runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Ian from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ian Cash help with?
Ian Cash helps with finding a college that fits a student intellectually, culturally and emotionally, writing high quality, personal applications, creative writing tutoring for essays and applying to universities in the United States.
Is Ian Cash certified?
Ian Cash lists: Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); B.A. in History and Political Science, Johns Hopkins University; Master's degree in history, SOAS, University of London.
Does Ian Cash help with applications outside the United States?
Yes. His firm helps students choose and apply to universities in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Ian has a master's degree from SOAS, University of London, and knows the British system.
How do I contact Ian Cash?
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