Nancy Federspiel
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Bolton, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Bolton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Consulting Services |
Nancy Federspiel is an independent educational consultant in Bolton, Massachusetts. She runs College Consulting Services and helps students and parents with the college search and application process. She has a counseling background and has visited hundreds of colleges, so she can speak to how schools differ. Her work covers college list building, essay brainstorming and feedback, and interview prep. She also writes a blog on topics like standardized testing.
What Nancy helps with
Nancy helps students and parents handle the college search and applications with less stress. She focuses on finding a college where the student will do well and graduate happy.
- Building a college list
- Finding the right college fit
- Brainstorming college essays
- Getting essay feedback and deadlines
- Preparing for college interviews
- Deciding whether to take the SAT or ACT
- Making the final choice of which college to attend
Who Nancy works with
Nancy works with students and their parents during the college search and application process. She supports families who feel stressed or overwhelmed by the process and want to stay informed and organized from the start of the search to the final decision.
How Nancy works
Nancy starts with a self-reflection stage. She asks many questions to learn what kind of learner and person the student is, then uses that to point to colleges that fit. Clients get access to a college search engine that Nancy subscribes to, with details on the schools on their list. During essay season she sets feedback and deadlines through the summer and into the fall. She stays in touch through the whole process and answers questions right away.
Background and qualifications
Nancy Federspiel is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She has a counseling background, which shapes how she helps students think about who they are and what they need from a college. She has visited hundreds of colleges in person, so she knows what sets each one apart from similar schools. She runs College Consulting Services from Bolton, Massachusetts, and writes a blog on admissions topics such as standardized testing and score optional policies.
Nancy Federspiel pricing
Programs and services
- College list development
- Essay brainstorming and feedback
- Interview prep
- Access to a college search engine
Nancy Federspiel reviews
The CoachVouch take
She has a counseling background and has visited hundreds of colleges, so she can say how similar schools differ.
Best for students and parents who want personal support and a college that fits, not only an acceptance.
Common questions
How much does Nancy Federspiel charge?
Coaching with Nancy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Nancy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nancy Federspiel help with?
Nancy Federspiel helps with building a college list, finding the right college fit, brainstorming college essays and getting essay feedback and deadlines.
Is Nancy Federspiel certified?
Nancy Federspiel lists: IECA Professional member.
Can Nancy Federspiel advise on whether to take the SAT or ACT?
She writes about standardized testing and score optional policies on her blog. Testing is a topic she covers with families.
How do I contact Nancy Federspiel?
Send Nancy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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