Joanne LaSpina
Independent college admissions consultant in Collegeville, Pennsylvania
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | My College Helper |
Joanne LaSpina is an independent educational consultant in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. He runs My College Helper and guides high school students and their parents through college search, applications and final school choice. He holds IECA Professional membership. His work starts with a 90-minute strategy meeting and a written follow-up report. He also offers a package focused on college admission essays. His goal is to match each student to a college that fits academically, socially, emotionally and financially.
What Joanne helps with
Joanne helps students and families plan for college and find a school that fits them. He supports them from the first search through the final choice.
- Building a college planning strategy and timeline
- Searching for a right-fit college
- Preparing and submitting college applications
- Writing college admission essays
- Choosing a college after acceptance
- Finding schools that fit academically, socially, emotionally and financially
Who Joanne works with
Joanne works with high school students and their parents. Families who want help across the whole college process can use his full package. Others can start with a single consultation or get help with essays only.
How Joanne works
Joanne starts with a 90-minute meeting. Before it, the student and parents fill out surveys and forms. They also send an unofficial transcript and class schedule. In the meeting, they talk about strategy, timeline and recommendations. Afterward, the family gets a detailed report with links and resources for the next steps. The consultation fee counts toward his Comprehensive Package if the family signs up for it later.
Background and qualifications
Joanne LaSpina is an independent educational consultant based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. He runs My College Helper, a practice that guides students and families through college search and planning. He is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
Joanne LaSpina pricing
Programs and services
- Initial consultation meeting (90 minutes)
- Comprehensive Package for the full college process
- College Admission Essay Package
- Student portal
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The CoachVouch take
Joanne's initial consultation fee is applied to his Comprehensive Package if the family continues with him.
Best for high school students and parents who want help with the whole college search and application process.
Common questions
How much does Joanne LaSpina charge?
Coaching with Joanne runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Joanne from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joanne LaSpina help with?
Joanne LaSpina helps with building a college planning strategy and timeline, searching for a right-fit college, preparing and submitting college applications and writing college admission essays.
Is Joanne LaSpina certified?
Joanne LaSpina lists: IECA Professional member.
What happens in the first meeting with Joanne LaSpina?
The first meeting lasts 90 minutes and covers strategy, timeline and recommendations. The family then gets a detailed follow-up report with links and resources.
Does Joanne help with only college essays?
Yes, he offers a separate College Admission Essay Package. He also offers a Comprehensive Package for the whole process.
How do I contact Joanne LaSpina?
Send Joanne a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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