Jeff Pilchiek
College admissions consultant in Austin, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; NACAC regional affiliate member |
| Practice | The Comprehensive College Check |
Jeff Pilchiek is an independent educational consultant in Austin, Texas. He runs The Comprehensive College Check, which helps students and parents with college admissions. The practice covers the full process, from planning high school coursework to replying to admission offers. Services include the college search, essay review, résumé help, and financial aid overviews. Jeff is an IECA Professional member, and every consultant on his team belongs to a regional NACAC affiliate.
What Jeff helps with
Jeff helps students and parents handle each step of the college application process, from early course planning to the final decision.
- Planning high school coursework
- Researching and comparing colleges
- Choosing colleges that fit a student's credentials
- Preparing for college visits and interviews
- Choosing essay topics and improving student writing
- Advice on standardized test-taking
- Understanding financial aid and scholarship sources
- Building application strategies and timelines
Who Jeff works with
The practice works with high school students and their parents. It has a library of information made for juniors and seniors. Families get help from early course planning through the choice of which offer to accept.
How Jeff works
The practice guides families through the whole process, from the start to acceptance. Each student gets a personal review of application materials and help with application timelines. Consultants give advice on who to ask for recommendations and how to ask. Families get telephone and email support as needed. Online services are offered.
Background and qualifications
Jeff Pilchiek is an independent educational consultant in Austin, Texas. He is an IECA Professional member. His practice, The Comprehensive College Check, works with a team of consultants. Each consultant is a member of their regional NACAC affiliate.
Jeff Pilchiek pricing
Programs and services
- Academic advising for high school coursework
- College search and selection support
- Essay review and critique
- Application preparation and review
- College decision support
- Telephone and email support
Jeff Pilchiek reviews
The CoachVouch take
The practice covers the full path from high school course planning to replying to admission offers, using a team of NACAC affiliate members.
Best for students and parents who want help with every step from course planning to the final college decision.
Common questions
How much does Jeff Pilchiek charge?
Coaching with Jeff runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jeff from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jeff Pilchiek help with?
Jeff Pilchiek helps with planning high school coursework, researching and comparing colleges, choosing colleges that fit a student's credentials and preparing for college visits and interviews.
Does Jeff Pilchiek coach online?
Jeff is based in Austin, Texas, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Jeff Pilchiek certified?
Jeff Pilchiek lists: IECA Professional member; NACAC regional affiliate member.
Does The Comprehensive College Check help with financial aid?
Yes. The practice gives an overview of financial aid and scholarship sources. It also helps families evaluate a financial aid package.
Does the practice help after applications are sent?
Yes. It offers college decision support and helps families reply to admission offers.
How do I contact Jeff Pilchiek?
Send Jeff a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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