Joanie Till
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Las Vegas
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Credentials | Graduate certificate in College Counseling, University of California, San Diego; MBA; Undergraduate degree in business; HECA member |
| Practice | Next Step College Admissions Planning |
Joanie Till is a college admissions consultant who helps students and parents plan for college. She founded Next Step College Admissions Planning in Las Vegas with co-owner Lori Vogel. Before consulting, she spent many years in business, working on acquisitions and contract negotiations. She has helped students get into top colleges and service academies. She also knows the ROTC and academic scholarship processes, and holds an MBA and a graduate certificate in college counseling.
What Joanie helps with
Joanie helps families find colleges that fit a student's academics, budget and social needs. She guides students through each step of the application process.
- Finding best fit colleges for academics, cost and social needs
- Comparing colleges based on a family's budget
- Applying to service academies such as USAFA
- Navigating ROTC scholarship applications
- Finding academic scholarships
- Polishing college application essays
- Making an application stand out
- Planning early, starting in grades 7 to 9
Who Joanie works with
Joanie works with students and their parents. Families can start early, as a strategy session is offered for students in grades 7 to 9. She has helped students apply to top colleges and universities, and to service academies and ROTC programs.
How Joanie works
Joanie's process has three steps: Assess, identify and guide. First, she looks at each family's finances and budget to find the most cost-effective options. Next, she picks best fit colleges based on the student's financial, academic and social needs. Then she guides the student through every part of the admissions process. Families can choose a Comprehensive or a Basics college planning package.
Background and qualifications
Joanie spent many years in the business world, working in acquisition and contract negotiations. She moved into college counseling to help students reach their college goals. She holds an undergraduate degree in business and an MBA. She also earned a graduate level certificate in College Counseling from the University of California, San Diego. She is a member of HECA. She has helped students gain admission to top colleges and universities and to the service academies.
Joanie Till pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive College Planning Package
- Basics College Planning Package
- Strategy session for grades 7 to 9
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Joanie combines a business background in contract negotiations with college counseling and knows the ROTC and service academy application process.
Best for families who want a college list built around budget and scholarships, including students applying to ROTC or service academies.
Common questions
How much does Joanie Till charge?
Coaching with Joanie runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Joanie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joanie Till help with?
Joanie Till helps with finding best fit colleges for academics, cost and social needs, comparing colleges based on a family's budget, applying to service academies such as USAFA and navigating ROTC scholarship applications.
Is Joanie Till certified?
Joanie Till lists: Graduate certificate in College Counseling, University of California, San Diego; MBA; Undergraduate degree in business; HECA member.
Does Joanie Till help with ROTC and service academy applications?
Yes. She has helped students get into service academies and knows the ROTC scholarship process.
Can younger students start working with Joanie Till?
Yes. A strategy session is offered for students in grades 7 to 9.
How do I contact Joanie Till?
Send Joanie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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