Jodie Small
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Orange, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Coordinators Educational Consulting, LLC |
Jodie Small is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs College Coordinators in Connecticut. Jodie has worked in secondary and college admissions for many years and brings a background in law, journalism and coaching. She matches each student's strengths to colleges where they can do well. She helps with essays, applications, financial aid and final decisions. She also offers add-on help for athletes, artists and students with learning differences.
What Jodie helps with
Jodie guides students and families through every step of the college process, from building a college list to weighing final offers.
- Building a college list with merit money and cost in mind
- Choosing an application strategy for ED, EA and RD
- Writing personal and supplemental essays
- Completing the Common Application
- General help with FAFSA
- Choosing courses and extracurricular activities
- Comparing financial aid offers and handling waitlists
- Preparing an artistic portfolio or athletic recruiting profile
Who Jodie works with
Jodie works with students and their parents. Packages fit rising seniors who need the basics, juniors and seniors who want all major parts covered, and sophomores and juniors who want the most complete support. She also helps student athletes, artistic students and students with learning differences.
How Jodie works
Each family starts with an initial consultation to review the student's needs and preferences. Jodie then offers service options that fit the family's budget and goals. Packages range from basic help to full counseling, and custom plans or hourly work are also available. Her essay tutorial is one-on-one and runs from topic discovery to final edits, often over the summer before senior year. Students also get reminders and tracking for key deadlines.
Background and qualifications
Jodie Small founded College Coordinators Educational Consulting. She has been involved with secondary and college admissions in various roles for many years. She pairs that experience with a background in law, journalism and coaching. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Her work covers all parts of the college process, including essays, interview practice, applications and financial aid.
Jodie Small pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
- Tiered college counseling packages
- One-on-one essay tutorial
- Artistic recruiting and portfolio add-on
- Athletic recruiting add-on
- Learning differences add-on
Jodie Small reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jodie combines a legal, journalism and coaching background with years of admissions work, and offers add-ons for athletes, artists and students with learning differences.
Best for students and parents who want help with essays, college fit and financial aid, including athletes and artists.
Common questions
How much does Jodie Small charge?
Coaching with Jodie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jodie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jodie Small help with?
Jodie Small helps with building a college list with merit money and cost in mind, choosing an application strategy for ED, EA and RD, writing personal and supplemental essays and completing the Common Application.
Is Jodie Small certified?
Jodie Small lists: IECA Professional member.
Can Jodie help with private school applications?
A parent client says Jodie's help with essays and interview practice worked for applying to college or private school.
How do I contact Jodie Small?
Send Jodie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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