Peggy Jennings
College admissions and financial aid consultant in Pennsylvania
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA Professional member; Doctorate (Dr.) |
| Practice | Jennings College Consulting |
Peggy Jennings is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents find, compare, and apply to colleges. She also advises on financial aid. She is a Certified Educational Planner near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and works with families by video or phone across the country. She has worked at colleges and at Central Pennsylvania high schools. She taught in the Master's Program in Higher Education at Messiah University. She is the only CEP in Pennsylvania outside the Philadelphia area.
What Peggy helps with
Peggy helps families find colleges that fit a student academically, personally, and financially. She guides them from the first search through the application.
- Discovering colleges that fit a student
- Comparing and evaluating colleges
- Completing college applications
- Financial aid advising
- Weighing the cost of college
- Planning college visits
Who Peggy works with
Peggy works with students and their parents who are looking for the right college. She serves families in the Harrisburg area in person and families across the country by video conference or phone. She takes on fewer families than a typical school counselor, so she can focus on the college search.
Background and qualifications
Peggy Jennings holds a doctorate and is a Certified Educational Planner. She is a professional member of IECA. She has worked at both colleges and Central Pennsylvania secondary schools. She served on the faculty of Messiah University's Master's Program in Higher Education. She keeps up with ongoing education in the field of college choice. She is one of 20 Certified Educational Planners in Pennsylvania. She is the only one outside the Philadelphia metro area.
Peggy Jennings pricing
Programs and services
- Free first consultation
- College admissions advising
- Financial aid advising
- Video or phone sessions
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The CoachVouch take
She is the only Certified Educational Planner in Pennsylvania outside the Philadelphia metro area.
Best for families who want a college list that fits the student and the family budget.
Common questions
How much does Peggy Jennings charge?
Coaching with Peggy runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Peggy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Peggy Jennings help with?
Peggy Jennings helps with discovering colleges that fit a student, comparing and evaluating colleges, completing college applications and financial aid advising.
Does Peggy Jennings coach online?
Peggy is based in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Peggy Jennings certified?
Peggy Jennings lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA Professional member; Doctorate (Dr.).
Does Peggy Jennings work with families outside Pennsylvania?
Yes. She works with families nationwide by video conference or phone.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. The first consultation is free and comes with no obligation.
How do I contact Peggy Jennings?
Send Peggy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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