Meredith Goodman
College admissions consultant in Freehold, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Freehold, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Independent Educational Consultant; IECA member |
| Practice | Ivy College Advising |
Meredith Goodman is a college admissions consultant who helps students and parents through the college application process. Meredith runs Ivy College Advising in Freehold, New Jersey. Before starting a private practice, Meredith worked as a high school counselor for 20 years. Meredith has guided over 1,000 students through applications. Meredith serves families in New Jersey, New York and the nearby metro area.
What Meredith helps with
Meredith helps families handle the many decisions and steps in college applications. Meredith covers school lists, essays, applications and financial aid.
- Building a list of colleges
- Writing unique college essays
- Completing accurate applications
- Financial aid help
- Using different student information systems
- Writing the Common Application essay
- Building a strong resume
- Keeping a rigorous academic profile starting in 9th grade
Who Meredith works with
Meredith works with high school students and their parents. Some families start as early as 9th grade. Others need help with only one part of the process, such as the Common Application essay or a few specific application tasks.
How Meredith works
Meredith offers three packages. The Valedictorian is a flat rate package with no limit on hours. It can start as early as 9th grade and covers the academic profile, resume and applications. The Salutatorian is hourly help with specific parts of the process. Honor Roll focuses on the Common Application essay. After an first conversation, Meredith points each family to the package that fits.
Background and qualifications
Meredith Goodman worked as a high school counselor for 20 years. In that time Meredith guided over 1,000 students through the college application process. Meredith now runs Ivy College Advising, a private practice serving New Jersey, New York and the surrounding metro area. Meredith is a certified Independent Educational Consultant and a member of IECA. Meredith's work covers school lists, essays, applications, financial aid and student information systems.
Meredith Goodman pricing
Programs and services
- Valedictorian: Flat rate comprehensive package
- Salutatorian: Hourly help with specific application tasks
- Honor Roll: Common Application essay help
- Initial conversation to choose a package
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The CoachVouch take
Meredith spent 20 years as a high school counselor and has guided over 1,000 students through applications.
Best for families in the New Jersey and New York area who want full support from 9th grade through applications.
Common questions
How much does Meredith Goodman charge?
Coaching with Meredith runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Meredith from this page for an exact quote.
What does Meredith Goodman help with?
Meredith Goodman helps with building a list of colleges, writing unique college essays, completing accurate applications and financial aid help.
Is Meredith Goodman certified?
Meredith Goodman lists: Certified Independent Educational Consultant; IECA member.
Can Meredith help with just the Common Application essay?
Yes. Meredith's Honor Roll service is built for students who need help with the Common Application essay.
When can students start working with Meredith?
Students can start as early as 9th grade with Meredith's comprehensive package. Meredith helps build the academic profile and resume before applications begin.
How do I contact Meredith Goodman?
Send Meredith a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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