Malerie Simon
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Westchester County, NY
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Yorktown Heights, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, New York State Association for College Admission Counseling (NYSACAC); MEd in School and Community Counseling, Loyola University of Chicago; BA in Psychology, SUNY Albany |
Malerie Simon is an independent college counselor who helps students and parents choose colleges and win admission. Malerie has 38 years of experience, including 23 years at a top public high school in New York and 20 years in private practice. Malerie has helped more than 1,700 students get into college. Malerie's students come from the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. Malerie serves on the board of the Hudson Valley chapter of GLSEN.
What Malerie helps with
Malerie helps students work out who they are, both personally and academically. Then Malerie matches them with schools that fit their goals and helps them earn offers.
- Defining and explaining who you are as a student
- Finding colleges that fit your goals
- Earning offers of admission
- Applying to undergraduate and academic graduate programs
- Applying to schools in the U.S., Canada and Europe
- Finding an inclusive, supportive college for LGBTQIA+ students
- College search for student athletes and arts students
- College search for students with disabilities
Who Malerie works with
Malerie works with students of all academic interests and skill levels, and with their parents. This includes students focused on athletics or the arts, and students with disabilities. Malerie's clients come from the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. Malerie has a special interest in helping LGBTQIA+ students.
How Malerie works
Malerie starts by meeting with the student and parents, in person or online, to build an overview of the college search. Malerie helps the student name their personal and academic strengths and interests. Malerie reviews the family's needs, including financial aid. Together they list what matters most, such as location, size, learning environment and political climate.
Background and qualifications
Malerie began as a school counselor in 1986 and has worked in Chicago and New York. Malerie counseled at John Jay High School in Cross River from 1997 to 2020 and at Dobbs Ferry High School from 1990 to 1997. Malerie has run an independent college counseling practice since 2005. Malerie holds a master's in school and community counseling from Loyola University of Chicago and a psychology degree from SUNY Albany. Malerie also has more than 90 graduate credits in counseling.
Malerie Simon pricing
Programs and services
- Initial overview meeting in person or virtual
- College list and selection guidance
- Admission application support
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The CoachVouch take
Malerie spent 23 years as a high school counselor before and alongside a private practice, and received the GLSEN Leadership Award in 2020.
Best for families who want a calm college search, including LGBTQIA+ students, athletes, artists and students with disabilities.
Common questions
How much does Malerie Simon charge?
Coaching with Malerie runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Malerie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Malerie Simon help with?
Malerie Simon helps with defining and explaining who you are as a student, finding colleges that fit your goals, earning offers of admission and applying to undergraduate and academic graduate programs.
Does Malerie Simon coach online?
Malerie is based in Yorktown Heights, New York, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Malerie Simon certified?
Malerie Simon lists: Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, New York State Association for College Admission Counseling (NYSACAC); MEd in School and Community Counseling, Loyola University of Chicago; BA in Psychology, SUNY Albany.
Does Malerie Simon work with international students?
Yes. Malerie's students come from the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. Malerie has helped them get into colleges in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
How do I contact Malerie Simon?
Send Malerie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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