Jennifer Quinn
College admissions consultant for students and families in Billings, Montana
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysStudents with learning differencesTransfer studentsExecutive function skills |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Laurel, Montana, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Headwaters Educational Consulting |
Jennifer Quinn is a college admissions consultant who runs Headwaters Educational Consulting. She helps students and their families plan for college and build strong applications. Her practice serves the Billings, Montana area. She pays attention to learning challenges when she builds a plan. She also offers academic coaching once students are in college, and she helps students with disabilities prepare for life after high school.
What Jennifer helps with
Jennifer helps students plan for college and apply with confidence. She also supports students who face learning challenges and need help with the shift to college coursework.
- Planning the college search and application process
- Brainstorming and writing college application essays
- Building a college story during high school
- Academic coaching for college students
- Building executive function skills
- Transition planning for students with disabilities
- Exploring careers and majors with aptitude tools
- Transfer applications
Who Jennifer works with
Jennifer works with high school students and their parents. She also works with students who have learning challenges or disabilities and their families. Some clients stay on after they start college to get academic coaching.
How Jennifer works
Headwaters builds a personal profile and plan for each student and looks at any learning challenges. Consultants work with the student and the family. Families can book occasional consultations or use Jennifer as a steady resource from start to finish. Career and major discovery uses tools that measure learning style, preferences and aptitude. Custom plans are also available.
Background and qualifications
Jennifer Quinn runs Headwaters Educational Consulting, an independent practice in the Billings, Montana area. She is a member of IECA. She has also worked with students as a tutor, including ACT prep. One student raised an ACT score from 25 to 32 and earned a scholarship. She later worked with Jennifer on college essays.
Jennifer Quinn pricing
Programs and services
- College planning
- Academic coaching
- Application essays
- Transition planning
- Career and major discovery
- Custom built plans
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The CoachVouch take
Her practice pairs college admissions planning with transition planning for students with disabilities and academic coaching in college.
Best for students and parents who want college planning that takes learning challenges into account.
Common questions
How much does Jennifer Quinn charge?
Coaching with Jennifer runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jennifer from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jennifer Quinn help with?
Jennifer Quinn helps with planning the college search and application process, brainstorming and writing college application essays, building a college story during high school and academic coaching for college students.
Is Jennifer Quinn certified?
Jennifer Quinn lists: IECA member.
Does Jennifer Quinn help students with learning differences?
Yes. Her team builds each plan with learning challenges in mind. She also offers transition planning for students with disabilities during high school.
Can students keep working with Jennifer after they start college?
Yes. Students can continue with academic coaching in college. It helps them handle harder coursework and build executive function. In some cases it also covers transfer applications.
How do I contact Jennifer Quinn?
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