Nancy Griesemer
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Oakton, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Oakton, Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Explorations, LLC |
Nancy Griesemer is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs College Explorations, LLC in Oakton, Virginia. She works with families at many stages, from middle school course choices to final applications. Her help covers college search, test plans, resumes, essays, interviews and financial aid. She works by the hour, and she takes no payment from schools or test prep services for referrals.
What Nancy helps with
Nancy helps students find colleges that fit their talents and interests. She also helps families organize the search and the application steps.
- Identifying colleges that fit a student's interests
- Planning for PSAT, SAT and ACT testing
- Building a strong resume
- Completing college applications
- Getting support with college essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Planning college tours
- Understanding financial aid
Who Nancy works with
Nancy works with students and their parents at different points in the college process. Some families start early, with middle school choices about algebra or foreign languages. Others begin with informal visits to local colleges. Others come closer to application time.
How Nancy works
Nancy offers hourly consultations. Each session is shaped around the needs of the family. A family can book a single meeting or a series of sessions. Group sessions and workshops can also be arranged.
Background and qualifications
Nancy Griesemer is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Her practice, College Explorations, follows the good practice principles of NACAC, IECA and HECA. She accepts no pay or special treatment from schools, test prep services, tutors, lenders or financial aid advisors for recommendations or referrals.
Nancy Griesemer pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly consultations
- Series of consultations
- Group sessions and workshops
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The CoachVouch take
Nancy takes no compensation from schools, test prep services, tutors, lenders or financial aid advisors for referrals.
Best for families who want hourly, tailored help with college search and applications, starting as early as middle school.
Common questions
How much does Nancy Griesemer charge?
Coaching with Nancy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Nancy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nancy Griesemer help with?
Nancy Griesemer helps with identifying colleges that fit a student's interests, planning for PSAT, SAT and ACT testing, building a strong resume and completing college applications.
Is Nancy Griesemer certified?
Nancy Griesemer lists: IECA Professional member.
Can families start college planning before high school?
Yes. Nancy says exploration can begin in middle school with choices about algebra or foreign languages, or with informal visits to local colleges.
Does Nancy offer group sessions?
Yes. Group sessions and workshops can be arranged, in addition to one-time or ongoing hourly consultations.
How do I contact Nancy Griesemer?
Send Nancy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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