Patti Schabinger
College admissions consultant and learning specialist in Northbrook, Illinois
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysStudents with learning differencesFinancial aid and scholarshipsExecutive function skillsStudents and college ADHD |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Northbrook, Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | Licensed Learning Specialist; Licensed teacher; Independent Educational Consultant; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Comprehensive Consulting LLC |
Patti Schabinger is a college admissions consultant and licensed learning specialist in Northbrook, Illinois. She helps students and parents with the college search, essays, applications, scholarships and interviews. She has over thirty years of experience teaching students from elementary school through adult. She works with students of all abilities, including those with learning differences and ADHD. She also builds executive function skills and coaches on ACT and SAT test taking.
What Patti helps with
Patti guides students through college planning and builds the academic skills they need. She also supports students with learning differences and ADHD.
- Choosing colleges and finding the best fit
- Writing college essays and applications
- Scholarships and interview preparation
- Building executive function skills
- Strategic problem solving for ACT and SAT tests
- Improving English, reading and writing
- Filling in knowledge gaps in core courses
- Setting timelines to lower stress for families
Who Patti works with
Patti works with students of all ages and abilities, from elementary school through adult. Her clients include students with learning differences, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety and executive skill deficits. She also works with gifted students. Parents take part in the college planning process.
Background and qualifications
Patti is a licensed learning specialist, licensed teacher and independent educational consultant. She has taught for over thirty years, from elementary students through adults. She is a former classroom teacher and now works as a Learning Disabilities specialist and college consultant. Her training focuses on gifted students, learning differences, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety and executive skill deficits. She holds professional membership in the IECA and other regional, state and national educational consulting groups.
Patti Schabinger pricing
Programs and services
- College application consulting
- Executive function coaching
- ACT and SAT test prep
- Academic tutoring in core courses
Patti Schabinger reviews
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Best for students with learning differences or ADHD who need help with both college applications and academic skills.
Common questions
How much does Patti Schabinger charge?
Coaching with Patti runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Patti Schabinger help with?
Patti Schabinger helps with choosing colleges and finding the best fit, writing college essays and applications, scholarships and interview preparation and building executive function skills.
Is Patti Schabinger certified?
Patti Schabinger lists: Licensed Learning Specialist; Licensed teacher; Independent Educational Consultant; IECA Professional member.
Does Patti Schabinger work with students who have ADHD or learning differences?
Yes. She is a licensed Learning Specialist with training in ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety and executive skill deficits. She also works with students of all abilities.
Does Patti Schabinger help with ACT and SAT prep?
Yes. She teaches strategic problem solving for the ACT and SAT and focuses on English, reading and writing.
How do I contact Patti Schabinger?
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