Ildi Szekely
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Amesbury, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Educational Advocates College Consulting |
Ildi Szekely runs Educational Advocates College Consulting, an independent college admissions practice in Amesbury, Massachusetts. The practice helps high school students and their parents with college admissions, ACT and SAT prep, academic coaching, and graduate admissions advising. It serves families in the Greater Boston area. The practice has joined forces with Galin Education to expand its services. Ildi is a member of the IECA. Formal advising starts in junior year, but younger students can begin earlier.
What Ildi helps with
The practice guides students through choosing colleges and applying. It also supports students with learning differences and helps families plan for the move to college.
- Building a personal list of college search criteria
- Choosing a college that fits the student
- Planning extracurricular and summer activities
- Planning for ACT and SAT testing
- Understanding college cost and financial aid
- Preparing for the move from high school to college
- Applying to graduate programs
- Support for students with ADHD and learning differences
Who Ildi works with
The practice works with high school students and their parents. Students can start in freshman or sophomore year, though the formal advising process begins in junior year. It also works with students who want help with graduate school admissions and students who have ADHD or learning differences.
How Ildi works
The college advising program has four components. It starts with a look at the student's grades, course choices, learning style, activities, testing plans, and interests. Students also fill out in-depth questionnaires. Next comes a customized college search built around the student's values and goals. The practice offers a series of sessions with advice on admissions practices, programs, and step-by-step help with applications. Cost, affordability, and financial aid are part of the process.
Background and qualifications
Ildi Szekely leads Educational Advocates College Consulting, an independent practice based in Amesbury, Massachusetts. He is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. The practice serves families across the Greater Boston area. It has joined forces with Galin Education to expand its college admissions, high school admissions, and test prep services. The team also includes other counselors, such as Joan Casey, who writes about college success and self-advocacy.
Ildi Szekely pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting
- High school admissions consulting
- ACT and SAT test prep
- Academic coaching
- Graduate admissions advising
- Support for AD/HD and learning differences
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The CoachVouch take
The practice pairs college admissions advising with support for students who have ADHD and learning differences.
Best for Greater Boston families who want help with college selection, applications, and test prep starting in high school.
Common questions
How much does Ildi Szekely charge?
Coaching with Ildi runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Ildi from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ildi Szekely help with?
Ildi Szekely helps with building a personal list of college search criteria, choosing a college that fits the student, planning extracurricular and summer activities and planning for ACT and SAT testing.
Is Ildi Szekely certified?
Ildi Szekely lists: IECA member.
When can students start working with Educational Advocates?
Students can start in freshman or sophomore year. The formal college advising process begins in junior year.
Does Educational Advocates help with graduate school?
Yes. The practice offers graduate admissions advising along with college admissions and test prep.
How do I contact Ildi Szekely?
Send Ildi a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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