Mary Smith
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Bridgeport, Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; Professional Member, IECA |
| Practice | Seaside College Planning |
Mary Smith is an independent college admissions consultant in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She helps students and their parents plan for college and build their applications. She founded Seaside College Planning and has advised families since 2001. She is a Certified Educational Planner and a professional member of IECA. Her work covers college list research, the application process, and ongoing support. Families offer feedback on her work with both sons and daughters, and one family reports a scholarship to a first-choice school.
What Mary helps with
Mary works with families on the college search and the application process. She helps students find schools that fit their needs.
- Building a college list that fits each student
- Guiding students through the college application process
- Planning college steps from start to finish
- Searching for colleges for siblings with different needs
- Getting families started when they do not know what to ask
Who Mary works with
Mary works with students and their parents. She advises families with one child or with more than one child going through the college process. Each child gets a search built around their own needs.
How Mary works
Mary offers a Comprehensive College Planning program that gives students ongoing access to her support and advice through the whole process. A 10-Session Bundle is a lighter option. It lets families work with her at key stages of planning and applications, but it does not include college list research. Families who are unsure what they need can start with a single session.
Background and qualifications
Mary Smith founded Seaside College Planning, an independent practice in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The practice has offered college advising since 2001. Mary is a Certified Educational Planner. She is also a professional member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association.
Mary Smith pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive College Planning
- 10-Session Bundle
- Single session
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The CoachVouch take
Mary has run her own independent college advising practice since 2001 and holds the Certified Educational Planner credential.
Best for families who want ongoing help with college planning from an experienced independent consultant.
Common questions
How much does Mary Smith charge?
Coaching with Mary runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Mary Smith help with?
Mary Smith helps with building a college list that fits each student, guiding students through the college application process, planning college steps from start to finish and searching for colleges for siblings with different needs.
Is Mary Smith certified?
Mary Smith lists: Certified Educational Planner; Professional Member, IECA.
What if a family is not sure what kind of help it needs?
Mary suggests booking a single session first. Families often do not know what they need until they start working with her.
Does the 10-Session Bundle include college list research?
No. The bundle covers key stages of planning and applications but does not include college list research.
How do I contact Mary Smith?
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