Jodie Small
College admissions consultant for students and families 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 founded College Coordinators in Connecticut. She has worked in secondary and college admissions in many roles. She brings legal, journalism and coaching experience to the process. Her work covers college selection, essays, interview practice, applications and music portfolios. She also helps families apply to private schools. Her clients have gone on to schools such as Yale, Cornell and Bowdoin.
What Jodie helps with
Jodie helps students find colleges that fit their strengths and goals. She supports families through each step of the application process.
- Matching strengths to colleges where a student will thrive
- Choosing colleges for the application list
- Writing and editing college essays
- Practicing for college interviews
- Preparing music portfolios
- Submitting applications and handling decisions
- Applying to private schools
- Finding cost effective ways to meet a family's needs
Who Jodie works with
Jodie works with high school students and their parents. Clients include students applying to college and families looking at private schools. She also works with students who need help with music portfolios.
Background and qualifications
Jodie Small founded College Coordinators Educational Consulting, LLC in Connecticut. She has been involved with secondary and college admissions in several roles for many years. She pairs that work with a background in law, journalism and coaching. She uses this mix of skills to guide students and families through every part of the college process. She is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
Jodie Small pricing
Programs and services
- Initial consultation
- Free consultation
- College admissions guidance for students and families
- Essay editing
- Interview practice
- Music portfolio help
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The CoachVouch take
Jodie combines a legal, journalism and coaching background with years of work in secondary and college admissions.
Best for students and parents who want one-on-one help with college essays, interviews and finding the right college fit.
Common questions
How much does Jodie Small charge?
Coaching with Jodie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jodie Small help with?
Jodie Small helps with matching strengths to colleges where a student will thrive, choosing colleges for the application list, writing and editing college essays and practicing for college interviews.
Is Jodie Small certified?
Jodie Small lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Jodie Small help with private school applications?
Yes. Client feedback describes her help with applying to college or private school.
Can Jodie help with a music portfolio?
Yes. She has helped a student prepare a music portfolio for college applications.
How do I contact Jodie Small?
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