Missy Van Anda
College admissions consultant for students and families in Central Florida
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Apopka, Florida, United States |
| Credentials | Professional Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, SACAC |
| Experience | 18 years coaching |
| Practice | College & Career Pathfinder, LLC |
Missy Van Anda is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She owns College & Career Pathfinder, LLC in Central Florida. She is a former school-based counselor with 18 years of experience and more than 100 college visits. She guides families through the college search, applications, essays, deadlines and final decisions. She helps students find a school that fits them academically, socially and financially.
What Missy helps with
Missy helps students and families move through the college search and application process with a clear plan. She also helps families plan the high school years ahead of time.
- Finding a college that fits academically, socially and financially
- Building a college list
- Writing college application essays
- Meeting application deadlines
- Making final college decisions
- Planning high school courses for a four-year academic plan
- Choosing extracurricular and summer activities
- Creating a standardized testing plan
Who Missy works with
Missy works with high school students and their parents. She starts with some families as early as 8th grade to plan courses and activities. Other families come later in the process, and she adjusts the work to fit the time left.
How Missy works
Missy offers grade-by-grade packages. The freshman package includes a 9th grade course selection talk and a 4-year academic plan. The sophomore package covers 10th grade courses plus extracurricular and summer activities. The junior year work includes 11th grade course selection and a standardized testing plan. She suggests starting in 8th grade, but she also takes on families who start later.
Background and qualifications
Missy Van Anda is the owner of College & Career Pathfinder, LLC. She is a former school-based counselor and now works as an independent educational consultant. She has 18 years of experience and has made more than 100 college visits. She is a Professional Member of IECA and a member of NACAC and SACAC.
Missy Van Anda pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute consultation
- High School Course Selection package with one advising meeting
- Freshman Year Package with two advising meetings
- Sophomore Year Package
- College application support
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The CoachVouch take
Missy is a former school-based counselor who has made more than 100 college visits.
Best for families who want a clear plan for college, starting as early as 8th grade.
Common questions
How much does Missy Van Anda charge?
Coaching with Missy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Missy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Missy Van Anda help with?
Missy Van Anda helps with finding a college that fits academically, socially and financially, building a college list, writing college application essays and meeting application deadlines.
Is Missy Van Anda certified?
Missy Van Anda lists: Professional Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, SACAC.
When should a family start working with Missy Van Anda?
Missy suggests starting before high school, as early as 8th grade.
Does Missy Van Anda offer a free first meeting?
Yes. She offers a free 30-minute consultation.
How do I contact Missy Van Anda?
Send Missy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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