Nancy Steenson
College admissions consultant working online with students across the US
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Danville, New Hampshire, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Tufts University graduate |
| Practice | Steenson College Coaching |
Nancy Steenson is a college admissions consultant in Danville, New Hampshire. She helps high school students and their parents with the college search, essays, and applications. She works one-on-one over Zoom with students across the US. She founded and chairs a group of 38 college counselors that meets weekly. She also teaches in the college admissions consulting program at UC Berkeley Extension and presents at national conferences.
What Nancy helps with
Nancy helps students plan the college search and build strong applications. She also takes the lead on deadlines, which eases stress between parents and teens.
- Choosing when to start the admissions process
- Improving chances at very selective reach schools
- Writing essays that get noticed
- Getting strong recommendations
- Understanding merit scholarships and financial aid
- Picking the right high school classes
- Turning four years of activities into a clear list
- Deciding how many times to take the SAT or ACT
Who Nancy works with
Nancy works with high school students and their parents. Most students start with her in sophomore or junior year and stay until their applications are submitted. Her students live all across the US. She also works with applicants heading into nursing programs.
How Nancy works
Nancy works one-on-one with students entirely over Zoom. Most start in sophomore or junior year and continue until applications are submitted, and she encourages an even earlier start. She takes the lead in guiding the student and sets a timeline that prevents procrastination. She teaches students underused strategies to stand out among thousands of applicants. She also helps them find their voice for essays.
Background and qualifications
Nancy graduated from Tufts University. She served on the Timberlane Regional School Board for six years and was chairman for two. She is a member of IECA and HECA and visits dozens of colleges each year. She founded, chairs, and moderates a consortium of 38 college counselors who meet weekly. She mentors new college counselors and teaches in the Professional Program in College Admissions Consulting at UC Berkeley Extension. She has presented at IECA, HECA, NEACAC and College Savings Foundation events.
Nancy Steenson pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one sessions by Zoom
- Guidance from sophomore or junior year through application submission
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The CoachVouch take
She founded and chairs a weekly consortium of 38 college counselors and teaches admissions consulting at UC Berkeley Extension.
Best for high school students and parents who want a lead guide and a steady timeline for college applications.
Common questions
How much does Nancy Steenson charge?
Coaching with Nancy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Nancy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nancy Steenson help with?
Nancy Steenson helps with choosing when to start the admissions process, improving chances at very selective reach schools, writing essays that get noticed and getting strong recommendations.
Does Nancy Steenson coach online?
Nancy is based in Danville, New Hampshire, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Nancy Steenson certified?
Nancy Steenson lists: Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Tufts University graduate.
Does Nancy Steenson work with students outside New Hampshire?
Yes. She works entirely over Zoom, and her students live all across the US.
When should a student start working with Nancy?
Most students start in sophomore or junior year and work with her until applications are submitted. She encourages an even earlier start.
How do I contact Nancy Steenson?
Send Nancy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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