Monica Andrews
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Beverly, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Andrews College Consulting |
Monica Andrews is an independent educational consultant who helps students and their parents through the college admissions process. She works with a small number of families at a time. She began her private practice in 2005. She meets students after school, on weekends and over the summer. She also visits colleges during the school year to talk with admissions officers, students and faculty for her clients.
What Monica helps with
Monica helps families manage each step of applying to college, from choosing schools to presenting a student's strengths to admission readers.
- Choosing colleges that fit a student's strengths, goals and needs
- Writing and revising essays and supplements
- Tracking test registration and application deadlines
- Assessing college affordability
- Building a résumé
- Preparing for college interviews
- Deciding between early and regular decision
- Lowering stress and conflict in the family during the process
Who Monica works with
Monica works with a small number of high school students and their parents at a time. She meets with students after school, on weekends and through the summer, so the work fits around their school schedule.
How Monica works
Monica takes students through every step of admissions, from building a college list to presenting themselves to admission readers. One of her first homework assignments asks students to find two adults who love their work and talk with each one about the path that led there. She also visits colleges during the academic year and talks with admissions officers, students, faculty and support staff with her students' needs in mind.
Background and qualifications
Monica Andrews holds a doctorate and is a professional member of IECA. She works as an independent educational consultant. In 2005, she started her private practice to teach families about the college admissions process. She visits colleges throughout the academic year and speaks with admissions officers, students, faculty and support staff. She uses what she learns on these visits to guide the students she works with.
Monica Andrews pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college planning
- One-on-one meetings with students after school, on weekends and in summer
- College visits with admissions staff on behalf of students
Monica Andrews reviews
The CoachVouch take
Visits colleges during the school year to talk with admissions officers, students and faculty for her students.
Best for families who want hands-on help organizing every step of college applications.
Common questions
How much does Monica Andrews charge?
Coaching with Monica runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Monica from this page for an exact quote.
What does Monica Andrews help with?
Monica Andrews helps with choosing colleges that fit a student's strengths, goals and needs, writing and revising essays and supplements, tracking test registration and application deadlines and assessing college affordability.
Is Monica Andrews certified?
Monica Andrews lists: Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member.
When does Monica Andrews meet with students?
She meets with students after school, on weekends and throughout the summer.
How many families does Monica Andrews work with?
She works with a small number of students and their parents.
How do I contact Monica Andrews?
Send Monica a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
Similar coaches to compare
Tick "Compare" to message several coaches at once.
Alex MacArthur
Alex MacArthur is a college admissions counselor who helps students apply to top schools. Alex was admitted to Princeton and nearly every other school applied to in the regular decision round. Alex taught the process to Alex by reading everything on admissions and essay writing and by talking with dozens of Ivy League students. Alex is also a working journalist and a peer-reviewed academic, and uses storytelling skills to bring out what makes each student unique.
Alicen Adams
Alicen Adams is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their families plan for college. Alicen has worked in higher education since 2001, including residence life, academic support and transfer advising. Alicen started Alicen's private practice in 2018. Alicen keeps Alicen's caseload to 15 to 20 students per graduating class, and Alicen visits more than 20 colleges each year.
Cathy Copeland Titus
Cathy Copeland Titus is an independent college admissions consultant with College Hero in Mashpee, Massachusetts. She advises high school juniors and seniors and their families on finding the right colleges. She keeps her case load to 15 students. She also spends part of her time on the company newsletter and other strategic projects. Her work centers on college lists that fit both the student's record and the family's budget.
Orietta Barletta
Orietta Barletta is a college admissions counselor and independent educational consultant. She helps high school students and their families find the right college fit and get through the application process. She founded Barletta Education in Massachusetts. Her services cover college search, testing strategy, essay review, interview prep and timeline management. She is a member of HECA.
Browse related
Last updated September 2026. Request a correction.