Josephine Vonarburg
College admissions consultant for students with learning differences in New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Belle Mead, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Transitions College Advising |
Josephine Vonarburg is an independent educational consultant who helps students with learning differences plan and prepare for college. She runs Transitions College Advising in Belle Mead, New Jersey. She works with both students and their parents. Her process has four parts: Assess the student, build a college list, help with applications and essays, and prepare for the move to college. She reviews each student's academic record and current accommodations to shape the plan.
What Josephine helps with
Josephine helps students with learning differences find a college that fits their strengths and needs. She also guides parents through the college planning process.
- Finding colleges that fit a student's learning needs
- Identifying a student's strengths, skills and interests
- Building a list of best fit colleges and programs
- Completing college applications
- Writing college essays
- Preparing for the move to college
- Reviewing a student's academic record and accommodations
- Keeping families on track with applications and deadlines
Who Josephine works with
Josephine works with students who have learning differences and with their parents. Families can start in freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year. She builds a custom package to match each family's needs and budget.
How Josephine works
Josephine uses a four-part plan. First she assesses the student's strengths, interests, learning needs and priorities. This includes a review of the academic record and current modifications and accommodations. Next she builds a list of colleges and programs that fit the student. Then she helps finish applications and write essays. Last, she prepares the student for a smooth move to college. Services are bundled into a custom package for each family.
Background and qualifications
Josephine Vonarburg is an independent educational consultant and an IECA Professional member. She runs Transitions College Advising from Belle Mead, New Jersey. Her practice focuses on helping students with learning differences plan for the move to college. She works with students and their parents through the search, application and transition steps.
Josephine Vonarburg pricing
Programs and services
- Custom college advising packages
- Free 1-hour consultation
- Four-part college planning process
- Student login portal
Josephine Vonarburg reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her practice focuses on students with learning differences and builds college plans around their accommodations and strengths.
Best for families of students with learning differences who want a college list and plan built around the student's strengths.
Common questions
How much does Josephine Vonarburg charge?
Coaching with Josephine runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Josephine from this page for an exact quote.
What does Josephine Vonarburg help with?
Josephine Vonarburg helps with finding colleges that fit a student's learning needs, identifying a student's strengths, skills and interests, building a list of best fit colleges and programs and completing college applications.
Is Josephine Vonarburg certified?
Josephine Vonarburg lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Josephine Vonarburg work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. Her practice specializes in helping students with learning differences plan and prepare for college.
When can families start working with Josephine?
Families can start in the student's freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year.
How do I contact Josephine Vonarburg?
Send Josephine a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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