Matthew Riley
Online college admissions consultant for US and international students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | Ivy Academic Prep |
Matthew Riley is a college admissions consultant who helps students plan and complete the admissions process. He is the Director of Ivy Academic Prep. He covers school selection, essays, strategy, interviews, and test prep. All of his work is online, and he works with students in the US and in other countries. He tutored and consulted for 12 years before going full time in his own practice, which he began building in 2016.
What Matthew helps with
Matthew helps students handle each step of applying to college. He also helps with test prep and outside activities.
- Choosing which schools to apply to
- Editing and improving college essays
- Building an admissions strategy
- Developing extracurricular activities
- Preparing for college interviews
- SAT and ACT tutoring
- Understanding financial aid
- Applying to summer programs and internships
Who Matthew works with
Matthew works with students who are applying to college. His clients live in the US and in other countries. All sessions happen online, so location does not limit who can work with him.
Background and qualifications
Matthew worked part time as a tutor and independent educational consultant for 12 years. During that time he worked on his own and for other companies. In 2016 he began building his own independent educational consulting practice. He has since moved to full time work as a counselor and as Director of Ivy Academic Prep.
Matthew Riley pricing
Programs and services
- Online admissions counseling
- Essay editing and assistance
- SAT and ACT tutoring
- Interview prep
Matthew Riley reviews
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Offers admissions counseling and SAT and ACT tutoring together, fully online, for students in the US and abroad.
Best for students in the US or abroad who want one online source for admissions strategy, essays, and test prep.
Common questions
How much does Matthew Riley charge?
Coaching with Matthew runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Matthew Riley help with?
Matthew Riley helps with choosing which schools to apply to, editing and improving college essays, building an admissions strategy and developing extracurricular activities.
Does Matthew Riley coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Matthew Riley work with international students?
Yes. He works remotely with students in the US and in other countries.
Are the services online or in person?
All services are online.
How do I contact Matthew Riley?
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