Jean Flowers
College admissions consultant in Columbus, Georgia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Columbus, Georgia, United States |
| Credentials | Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Southern Association of College Admission Counselors (SACAC); B.A. in Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Practice | College Resource Center, LLC |
Jean Flowers is an independent college admissions consultant in Columbus, Georgia. She helps students and parents search for and choose a college. She runs College Resource Center, LLC, which she co-founded in 2008. Jean began her career as a financial aid officer. She has visited over 70 campuses and joined 29 conferences and Zoom sessions in the past year to keep up with admissions changes. Her students have been accepted at schools from Stanford and Yale to state universities.
What Jean helps with
Jean helps families find a college that fits the student in cost, academics and social life. She also guides students through the application steps.
- Building a college list that includes safety schools
- Finding a college that fits financially, academically and socially
- Tracking deadlines and the merit scholarship process
- Planning Common Application essays and activity lists
- Choosing teachers for recommendation letters
- Deciding when to retake the SAT or ACT
- Preparing for FAFSA and CSS Profile
- Planning college visits
Who Jean works with
Jean works with high school students and their parents. Many clients are seniors in the middle of applications. She also helps families in Georgia with state aid steps, such as the Georgia Futures application.
Background and qualifications
Jean earned a B.A. in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She began as a financial aid officer at the Atlanta College of Medical and Dental Associates. Later she did postgraduate counseling studies at Georgia State and worked 18 years with Greystone Properties. In 2008 she and two partners started College Resource Center after months of research, classes and campus visits. She is a professional member of IECA and a member of SACAC. She has also led local school parent groups and helped build a College Bound handbook for Columbus High School.
Jean Flowers pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly consulting sessions
- College search and selection guidance
Jean Flowers reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jean began her career as a financial aid officer and helped create a College Bound handbook for a local high school.
Best for Georgia families who want help choosing a college that fits their budget, academics and social needs.
Common questions
How much does Jean Flowers charge?
Coaching with Jean runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jean from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jean Flowers help with?
Jean Flowers helps with building a college list that includes safety schools, finding a college that fits financially, academically and socially, tracking deadlines and the merit scholarship process and planning Common Application essays and activity lists.
Is Jean Flowers certified?
Jean Flowers lists: Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Southern Association of College Admission Counselors (SACAC); B.A. in Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
How does Jean Flowers keep up with changes in admissions?
She visits colleges and boarding schools regularly and has seen over 70 campuses. She also joined 29 conferences and Zoom sessions in the past year.
How do I contact Jean Flowers?
Send Jean a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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