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 helps high school students and their parents plan for college. Joyce runs Draper College Consulting in the Washington, D.C. area. Joyce starts planning with students as early as ninth or tenth grade. Joyce visits many college campuses each year and meets with students and admissions officers. Joyce works with families across the country and around the world by video call or phone.
What Joyce helps with
Joyce helps families plan for college and get through the admissions process. Joyce works with students at any point in their college search.
- Early college planning starting in ninth or tenth grade
- Figuring out what a student wants and needs in a college
- Building a clear plan to follow through admissions
- Lowering stress for students and parents during applications
- Choosing which colleges to visit
- Financial aid and scholarship questions
- Planning for students with learning disabilities
Who Joyce works with
Joyce works with high school students and their parents. Some start as early as ninth or tenth grade. Others come later in the college search. Families are based across the country and around the world.
How Joyce works
Joyce meets with the family to learn what the student wants and needs in a college. Joyce then outlines a plan for the family to follow. Sessions happen by Skype, FaceTime or phone, so location does not matter. Joyce visits many campuses each year and meets with admissions officers, and Joyce uses what Joyce learns to guide each student.
Background and qualifications
Joyce Draper is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. Joyce is based in the Washington, D.C. area and runs Draper College Consulting. Each year Joyce visits many college campuses. On these visits Joyce meets with students and admissions officers. Joyce uses this first-hand view to advise families on how to approach the admissions process.
Joyce Draper pricing
Programs and services
- Early college planning for high school students
- Virtual sessions by video or phone
- College admissions guidance for families
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The CoachVouch take
Joyce visits many college campuses each year and meets with admissions officers to inform their advice.
Best for families who want to start college planning early and work with a consultant remotely.
Common questions
How much does Joyce Draper charge?
Coaching with Joyce runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Joyce Draper help with?
Joyce Draper helps with early college planning starting in ninth or tenth grade, figuring out what a student wants and needs in a college, building a clear plan to follow through admissions and lowering stress for students and parents during applications.
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 the Washington, D.C. area?
Yes. Joyce works with clients across the country and around the world by Skype, FaceTime or phone.
How early can students start working with Joyce?
Students can start as early as ninth or tenth grade. Joyce also works with students later in their college search.
How do I contact Joyce Draper?
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