Joseph Heil
College admissions consultant in Sebastopol, California
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Sebastopol, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member; MA, CAGS; PPS Credentialed School Psychologist in California |
| Practice | Sonoma West Educational Services |
Joseph Heil is an independent educational consultant in Sebastopol, California. He helps students and parents with college admissions, starting as early as the underclass years of high school. He is a school psychologist and a longtime director of guidance at a top public high school. In that role he doubled the college-going rate at a local high school in two years. He also advocates for students with disabilities.
What Joseph helps with
Joseph works with students and families on every part of the college admissions process. He also supports students with disabilities and schools that want more students to go to college.
- Pre-college planning for high school underclassmen
- All parts of the college admissions process
- Advocacy for students with disabilities
- Issues with IEPs and Section 504
- Mediation for schools and districts
- Building programs that raise college-going rates for underserved students
Who Joseph works with
Joseph works with high school students and their parents. He starts with underclassmen who want to plan early. He also works with students who have disabilities and with families dealing with IEPs and Section 504 plans. Schools and districts hire him for mediation and school psychology services.
Background and qualifications
Joseph is a school psychologist and worked for many years as director of guidance at one of the top public high schools in the United States. As head of guidance, he doubled the college-going rate at the local high school in two years. He brought the Summer Search program to his school. He has consulted for guidance departments at several Northern California high schools. He has also provided school psychological services to many small school districts in Northern California. He holds an MA and a CAGS, and he is a PPS Credentialed School Psychologist in California.
Joseph Heil pricing
Programs and services
- College advising
- Pre-college advising for high school underclassmen
- Advocacy for students with disabilities
- Institutional services for schools and districts
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The CoachVouch take
Joseph is a credentialed school psychologist and former head of guidance who doubled his school's college-going rate in two years.
Best for families who want early college planning and strong support for a student with a disability.
Common questions
How much does Joseph Heil charge?
Coaching with Joseph runs $130 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Joseph Heil help with?
Joseph Heil helps with pre-college planning for high school underclassmen, all parts of the college admissions process, advocacy for students with disabilities and issues with IEPs and Section 504.
Is Joseph Heil certified?
Joseph Heil lists: IECA member; MA, CAGS; PPS Credentialed School Psychologist in California.
Does Joseph Heil work with schools?
Yes. He offers mediation, school psychological services, and help building programs that raise college-going rates for underserved students.
How do I contact Joseph Heil?
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