Liz Baxter
College admissions advisor for high school students in Cincinnati, Ohio
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Madeira, Ohio, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Connection, LLC |
Liz Baxter is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents with the college search and admissions process. She runs College Connection, LLC in Madeira, Ohio, and serves the Greater Cincinnati area. Since 2009 she has worked with students one on one. She takes on a limited number of students each year so each one gets personal attention. She is a Professional member of IECA.
What Liz helps with
Liz helps students find colleges that fit their educational, social and professional goals. She also helps families handle the stress of the admissions process.
- Finding the right college fit
- Feeling overwhelmed by too many college options
- Navigating the college search from start to finish
- Selecting colleges during junior and senior year
- Balancing educational, social and professional goals in a college choice
Who Liz works with
Liz works with high school students in the Greater Cincinnati area and their parents. Most students start in the spring of sophomore year or during junior year. Seniors can also get help. She takes a limited number of students each graduating class.
How Liz works
Every student follows the College Connection curriculum. Liz adjusts it to fit each student's needs. The full advising package covers the college search from start to finish across junior and senior years. It begins with an introductory session in the spring of sophomore year. She caps the number of students each year to keep the work personal.
Background and qualifications
Liz Baxter founded College Connection, LLC, an independent college advising practice in Madeira, Ohio. Since 2009 she has focused on working one on one with students on the college search. She is a Professional member of IECA, a group for independent educational consultants. Her practice serves students across Greater Cincinnati.
Liz Baxter pricing
Programs and services
- Search & Selection advising package for grades 11 and 12
- Introductory advising session in sophomore spring
- Meetings by appointment
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The CoachVouch take
Liz limits how many students she takes each class year and guides each one through a set curriculum adapted to the student.
Best for Cincinnati area high school students and families who want personal help finding a college that fits.
Common questions
How much does Liz Baxter charge?
Coaching with Liz runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Liz Baxter help with?
Liz Baxter helps with finding the right college fit, feeling overwhelmed by too many college options, navigating the college search from start to finish and selecting colleges during junior and senior year.
Is Liz Baxter certified?
Liz Baxter lists: IECA Professional member.
When should a student contact Liz Baxter?
Liz recommends reaching out by January or February of the student's sophomore year. Students can still get help starting in senior year.
What does the Search & Selection package cover?
It is the most comprehensive option for grades 11 and 12. It covers the college search from start to finish.
How do I contact Liz Baxter?
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