Penny Klein
College admissions consultant for high school students in Vermont
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Middlebury, Vermont, United States |
| Credentials | MA; CEP; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Sugar Maple College Consulting |
Penny Klein is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their families choose colleges and manage the application process. She runs Sugar Maple College Consulting in Middlebury, Vermont, and serves families in Chittenden County. Before consulting, she spent many years as a high school English teacher and school counselor. She works with students throughout high school, so she gets to know them well over time.
What Penny helps with
Penny helps students and families sort out where to go to college, what to study, and how to pay for it. She also guides them through the application steps.
- Deciding what kind of college is the right fit
- Building a college list that fits academically, socially, culturally and financially
- Understanding the application process
- Learning about financial aid options
- Choosing what to study
- Lowering stress during the college search
Who Penny works with
Penny works with high school students and their families. She starts with students early and stays with them through high school. Families who feel overwhelmed by the number of college choices and the application steps are a good match.
How Penny works
Penny starts with a meeting to talk about where the student and family stand. Then she works to broaden the college search first and narrow it after. She uses reflection and research together to build a list of colleges that fit. She works with students across their high school years, so she learns what matters to each one.
Background and qualifications
Penny Klein holds an MA and the CEP credential. She is a Professional member of IECA. Before starting Sugar Maple College Consulting, she spent many years as a high school English teacher and school counselor. That work gave her experience guiding young adults through hard choices. She now runs her practice in Middlebury, Vermont, and helps students and families in Chittenden County with college search and applications.
Penny Klein pricing
Programs and services
- Initial meeting with student and family
- Ongoing guidance throughout high school
- College search and application guidance
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The CoachVouch take
Penny is a former high school English teacher and school counselor who follows students through their high school years.
Best for high school students and parents in Vermont who want a calm, steady guide through the college search.
Common questions
How much does Penny Klein charge?
Coaching with Penny runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Penny from this page for an exact quote.
What does Penny Klein help with?
Penny Klein helps with deciding what kind of college is the right fit, building a college list that fits academically, socially, culturally and financially, understanding the application process and learning about financial aid options.
Is Penny Klein certified?
Penny Klein lists: MA; CEP; IECA Professional member.
When can students start working with Penny Klein?
Penny works with students throughout high school. This lets her get to know them over time.
Does Penny help with financial questions?
Yes. She helps families understand financial aid and looks for colleges that fit financially as well as academically.
How do I contact Penny Klein?
Send Penny a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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