Maureen Chang
Independent college admissions consultant in Danville, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Spiritual coach |
| Based in | Danville, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Alma Mater College Admission Consultants |
Maureen Chang is an independent college admissions consultant who works with students and their parents. She helps students build a college list and guides them through each step of the application process. Her practice, Alma Mater College Admission Consultants, has offices in Danville, California and Brookings, Oregon. She wants families to approach applications with knowledge instead of stress and fear. She looks for colleges where a student can grow both intellectually and emotionally.
What Maureen helps with
Maureen helps students choose colleges that fit them and then work through the application process. She also teaches parents how the process works.
- Building a list of colleges that match academic needs and interests
- Choosing courses and extra-curricular activities
- Planning a testing timetable
- Creating a student resume
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Preparing for college visits and interviews
- Building an application timeline
- Understanding basic financial aid
Who Maureen works with
Maureen works with high school students and their parents. The full package covers the time from second semester of junior year through high school graduation. Younger students can meet with her by the hour.
How Maureen works
Maureen starts by learning the goals and priorities of the student and the family. She reviews the student's academic record and testing information. Then she builds a testing timetable and an application timeline. Essay help runs from first topic ideas through the final edit. Services come as a full package from second semester junior year to graduation, or by the hour for younger students.
Background and qualifications
Maureen Chang is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She runs Alma Mater College Admission Consultants from Danville, California, and also has an office in Brookings, Oregon. Her practice covers the full application process, from academic planning and college selection to essays, interviews and reviewing offers of admission.
Maureen Chang pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive package from second semester junior year through graduation
- Hourly sessions for younger students
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The CoachVouch take
Maureen builds her college search around where a student will grow both intellectually and emotionally.
Best for students and parents who want guidance through every step of applying to college.
Common questions
How much does Maureen Chang charge?
Coaching with Maureen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Maureen Chang help with?
Maureen Chang helps with building a list of colleges that match academic needs and interests, choosing courses and extra-curricular activities, planning a testing timetable and creating a student resume.
Is Maureen Chang certified?
Maureen Chang lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Maureen Chang work with younger students?
Yes. Younger students can meet with her on an hourly basis. The full package starts in second semester of junior year.
How do I contact Maureen Chang?
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