Nick Dawes
College admissions consultant for Bay Area high school students
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | MA; HECA member |
| Practice | Dawes Academic Consulting |
Nick Dawes is an independent college consultant who helps high school students and their parents plan for college. He runs Dawes Academic Consulting in the Bay Area. Nick has lectured at SFSU, worked in SAT and ACT prep for five years, and taught middle-school English at a private school for five years. He knows the South Bay academic scene well. He helps students find colleges that fit and tell their story in essays.
What Nick helps with
Nick helps high school students plan their path to college and build the skills to manage school on their own. He also helps families with test prep and essays.
- Finding colleges that fit a student's needs
- Writing college application essays
- Planning a coherent high school course path
- Improving performance in classes
- Raising SAT scores
- Preparing for the ACT
- Building time management and self-advocacy skills
- Deciding how many APs are enough
Who Nick works with
Nick works with high school students who plan to apply to college, and with their parents. He helps students who want to stand out in a competitive process. He also supports families who want a clear plan for classes, tests, and applications.
Background and qualifications
Nick Dawes holds an MA and is a member of HECA. He has spent his career in education. He has given lectures at SFSU and worked in SAT and ACT test prep for five years. He also taught middle-school English at a Bay Area private school for five years while supporting high schoolers on their way to college. He has worked as an educator and essay specialist for the past decade. He knows the academic landscape of the South Bay.
Nick Dawes pricing
Programs and services
- College advising
- SAT and ACT prep
- Tutoring
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The CoachVouch take
Nick combines college advising with years of classroom teaching and test prep experience in the South Bay.
Best for Bay Area families who want help with college choice, essays, and test prep for a high schooler.
Common questions
How much does Nick Dawes charge?
Coaching with Nick runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Nick from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nick Dawes help with?
Nick Dawes helps with finding colleges that fit a student's needs, writing college application essays, planning a coherent high school course path and improving performance in classes.
Is Nick Dawes certified?
Nick Dawes lists: MA; HECA member.
Does Nick Dawes help with test prep as well as admissions?
Yes. He offers SAT and ACT prep and tutoring along with college advising. He worked in test prep for five years.
How do I contact Nick Dawes?
Send Nick a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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