Joyce Draper
Independent college admissions consultant in Alexandria, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Draper College Consulting |
Joyce Draper is an independent college admissions consultant who runs Draper College Consulting. She helps high school students and their parents plan for college, starting as early as ninth or tenth grade. She also works with college students who want to transfer. Joyce visits many college campuses each year and meets with students and admissions officers. She uses those visits to guide families. She works from the Washington, D.C. area and serves clients across the country by video or phone.
What Joyce helps with
Joyce helps families plan for college and get through the search, application and decision steps. She also helps with school choices that come before and after applying.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Choosing courses and planning extracurriculars
- Editing Common Application essays
- Reviewing applications and activities resumes
- Practicing for college interviews
- Planning SAT and ACT testing
- Financial aid questions
- Weighing gap year options
Who Joyce works with
Joyce works with high school students and their parents. Some families start in ninth grade, but most begin in tenth or eleventh grade. She also helps college students who want to transfer. Clients can be anywhere in the country, and she also serves families abroad.
How Joyce works
Joyce offers hourly advice or a comprehensive package. The package includes up to 30 hours of work per student. It starts with an in-depth interview with the student and parents about college preferences. She gives career assessments, an interest survey, a tailored college list, and an action plan with a timeline. Sessions run by Skype, FaceTime or phone.
Background and qualifications
Joyce Draper is a Professional member of IECA and works as an independent educational consultant. She runs Draper College Consulting from the Washington, D.C. area. Each year she visits many college campuses. She meets with students and admissions officers there. This gives her firsthand knowledge of how colleges look at applicants.
Joyce Draper pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive package with up to 30 hours of work
- Hourly consultations
- Early college planning starting in ninth or tenth grade
- Virtual sessions by Skype, FaceTime or phone
Joyce Draper reviews
The CoachVouch take
Joyce visits many college campuses each year and meets with admissions officers to inform her advice.
Best for families who want a clear college plan, starting as early as ninth or tenth grade.
Common questions
How much does Joyce Draper charge?
Coaching with Joyce runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Joyce from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joyce Draper help with?
Joyce Draper helps with building a college list that fits the student, choosing courses and planning extracurriculars, editing Common Application essays and reviewing applications and activities resumes.
Does Joyce Draper coach online?
Joyce is based in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Joyce Draper certified?
Joyce Draper lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Joyce Draper work with families outside Virginia?
Yes. She works with clients across the country and abroad by Skype, FaceTime or phone.
How do I contact Joyce Draper?
Send Joyce a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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