Paige Cisneros
College admissions consultant for high school students in McAllen, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | McAllen, Texas, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | M.Ed. in Counseling, University of Texas Brownsville; Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; Member, Texas Association for College Admission Counseling; Professional Counselor certified, Texas Education Agency; Special Education Counselor Certificate, University of Texas Pan American; B.A. in Communications, Trinity University |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
| Practice | Cisneros College Consulting |
Paige Cisneros is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents plan for college and apply. She has more than 15 years of experience in college admissions and 20 years in school counseling. She holds a master's degree in counseling and is certified by the Texas Education Agency. She works from McAllen, Texas and serves the Rio Grande Valley. Her services cover college lists, essays, resumes, financial aid advice and career exploration.
What Paige helps with
Paige guides families through each step of college planning and applying. She also helps students connect career goals to a program of study.
- Choosing a college that fits a student's interests, abilities and personality
- Building a final college list that balances academic, social and financial needs
- Planning the admissions testing timeline
- Writing the personal statement and supplemental essays
- Building a resume that shows a student's activities and achievements
- Choosing high school coursework and activities
- Exploring a program of study based on career goals
- Getting ready for the change to college life
Who Paige works with
Paige works with high school students and their parents. Families often start in the summer before junior year and stay through final application submission. Each family has its own needs, and she tailors her services to fit them. She also helps students who want to explore career paths.
How Paige works
Paige offers a comprehensive package for junior and senior years. It usually starts the summer before junior year and runs through final submission. All meetings are one-on-one with the student. She uses personality and aptitude assessments to point toward career paths and right-fit colleges. She reviews transcripts, test scores and activities to judge admission chances. She guides up to 10 college applications with a timeline. Students get online access for college research and an online resource notebook.
Background and qualifications
Paige has a master's degree in counseling from the University of Texas Brownsville and a communications degree from Trinity University. She is certified as a professional counselor and as a special education counselor by the Texas Education Agency. She has 20 years of experience in elementary, middle and high school counseling and special education. For more than 15 years she has guided students through college applications. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a member of the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling.
Paige Cisneros pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive package for junior and senior years
- One-on-one meetings with the student
- Admissions guidance and college planning
- Essay support
- Resume assistance
- Consultations by Zoom
Paige Cisneros reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines 15 years of college admissions work with a background as a school and special education counselor.
Best for high school students and parents in the Rio Grande Valley who want step-by-step help from college search to final applications.
Common questions
How much does Paige Cisneros charge?
Coaching with Paige runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Paige from this page for an exact quote.
What does Paige Cisneros help with?
Paige Cisneros helps with choosing a college that fits a student's interests, abilities and personality, building a final college list that balances academic, social and financial needs, planning the admissions testing timeline and writing the personal statement and supplemental essays.
Does Paige Cisneros coach online?
Paige is based in McAllen, Texas, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Paige Cisneros certified?
Paige Cisneros lists: M.Ed. in Counseling, University of Texas Brownsville; Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; Member, Texas Association for College Admission Counseling; Professional Counselor certified, Texas Education Agency; Special Education Counselor Certificate, University of Texas Pan American; B.A. in Communications, Trinity University.
Does Paige write college essays for students?
No. She guides students as they write their own essays, including the personal statement and supplementals. She does not complete admissions documents for them.
When should a family start working with Paige?
Her comprehensive package usually starts the summer before junior year. It runs through final application submission.
How do I contact Paige Cisneros?
Send Paige a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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