Matthew Riley
Independent college admissions consultant and SAT/ACT tutor in Washington
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Washington, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Ivy Academic Prep |
Matthew Riley is an independent college admissions consultant who runs Ivy Academic Prep in Washington. He helps students and parents with college applications, essays, and SAT and ACT prep. Sessions are one-on-one and online by video. The practice has a team of counselors and tutors with Ivy League application experience. Students have been admitted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT and Columbia. Matthew is a member of HECA.
What Matthew helps with
Matthew helps students apply to college and raise their test scores. The work centers on strong essays and a clear personal voice in each application.
- Writing college application essays
- Applying to Ivy League and top 20 colleges
- Finding an authentic voice in applications
- Raising SAT and ACT scores
- Preparing for the PSAT
- Planning by grade with 9th, 10th and 11th grade checklists
Who Matthew works with
Ivy Academic Prep works with high school students and their parents. Students range from early planners in 9th grade to those getting ready to apply. Many aim for Ivy League and other top colleges.
How Matthew works
Counseling and tutoring are both done one-on-one online through video sessions. Families can choose admissions counseling packages or book hourly consultations. Essay review is offered as its own service. Test prep is private tutoring for the SAT, ACT and PSAT. Free admissions checklists guide families through 9th, 10th and 11th grade.
Background and qualifications
Matthew Riley is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. He runs Ivy Academic Prep, which offers admissions counseling and test prep tutoring. The counselors and tutors on the team have experience with Ivy League applications. They have placed students into top 20 colleges. Students they have worked with have been admitted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT and Columbia.
Matthew Riley pricing
Programs and services
- Admissions counseling packages
- Hourly admissions consultations
- Admissions essay review
- SAT, ACT and PSAT tutoring
- Free grade-by-grade admissions checklists
Matthew Riley reviews
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Combines admissions counseling and private SAT and ACT tutoring in one practice.
Best for students aiming at Ivy League and top 20 colleges who want help with both applications and test scores.
Common questions
How much does Matthew Riley charge?
Coaching with Matthew runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Matthew from this page for an exact quote.
What does Matthew Riley help with?
Matthew Riley helps with writing college application essays, applying to Ivy League and top 20 colleges, finding an authentic voice in applications and raising SAT and ACT scores.
Does Matthew Riley coach online?
Matthew is based in Washington, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Matthew Riley certified?
Matthew Riley lists: HECA member.
Does Ivy Academic Prep offer test prep as well as admissions help?
Yes. It offers one-on-one online tutoring for the SAT, ACT and PSAT along with admissions counseling.
Are sessions online or in person?
Sessions are one-on-one and online through video calls.
How do I contact Matthew Riley?
Send Matthew a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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