Patty Ziplow
College and K-12 admissions consultant in Valley Stream, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Valley Stream, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | A2Z Admissions Consulting Group |
Patty Ziplow is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college and K-12 school applications. She co-founded A2Z Admissions Consulting Group with Ami Hoffman. She is a Professional member of IECA and is based in Valley Stream, New York. Her practice offers full packages and hourly consultations. Support comes through in-person and video meetings, phone sessions, email and text.
What Patty helps with
Patty helps families find the best-fit school for each student. She guides them through college and K-12 applications from early planning to final decisions.
- Choosing high school courses that strengthen a transcript
- Brainstorming and editing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Building a college list
- Planning ACT, SAT, Subject Test and AP exams
- Applying for testing accommodations
- Handling test-optional schools
- Planning campus visits and interview prep
- Deciding between admission offers
Who Patty works with
Patty works with students and their parents. Her clients apply to colleges and to K-12 schools. Families come to her for help with a competitive, high-stakes admissions process.
How Patty works
Patty's practice offers comprehensive packages as well as hourly consultations. Every client starts with an initial consultation. Support runs through in-person and video meetings, phone sessions, and steady contact by email and text. Her team helps students stay organized with an application strategy, a timeline, and a review of applications. Essay plans align each student's strengths with each school's goals.
Background and qualifications
Patty Ziplow is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She co-founded A2Z Admissions Consulting Group with Ami Hoffman. Both founders are experts in educational consulting and have gone through the selective college and K-12 admissions process themselves. The practice serves families in New York and lists an office in Roslyn.
Patty Ziplow pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive admissions packages
- Hourly consultations
- Initial consultation
- In-person and video meetings
Patty Ziplow reviews
The CoachVouch take
Patty helps with both college and K-12 school applications, and she has personally been through selective admissions as a parent.
Best for families who want ongoing support with college or K-12 applications, from essays to testing plans.
Common questions
How much does Patty Ziplow charge?
Coaching with Patty runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Patty from this page for an exact quote.
What does Patty Ziplow help with?
Patty Ziplow helps with choosing high school courses that strengthen a transcript, brainstorming and editing personal statements and supplemental essays, building a college list and planning ACT, SAT, Subject Test and AP exams.
Does Patty Ziplow coach online?
Patty is based in Valley Stream, New York, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Patty Ziplow certified?
Patty Ziplow lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Patty Ziplow help with K-12 school applications?
Yes. A2Z Admissions supports both college and K-12 school applications.
How does Patty stay in touch with clients?
She meets in person and by video, and holds phone sessions. She also stays in contact by email and text.
How do I contact Patty Ziplow?
Send Patty a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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