Reema Attyeh
Independent college admissions consultant for students and parents in Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Texas, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Thrive College Planning |
Reema Attyeh is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents find a university that fits. She runs Thrive College Planning in Texas. She offers a full package for 9th to 11th graders that covers the whole path from high school planning to final decisions. She also runs a short, intensive package for seniors that is open to a limited number of students. She offers a free 20 minute intro call.
What Reema helps with
Reema helps students plan for college from early high school through the application season. She also helps seniors finish their lists, essays and applications on a tight timeline.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Planning courses and activities in high school
- Writing the personal statement
- Writing key supplemental essays
- Organizing application deadlines
- Building an application strategy
- Choosing a school after acceptances
- Early planning in 8th and 9th grade
Who Reema works with
Reema works with high school students and their parents. Her full package is for students in 9th to 11th grade who want help from start to finish. Families with 8th and 9th graders can book an early strategy session.
How Reema works
Reema offers three ways to work together. The comprehensive package gives ongoing one-on-one guidance through high school and application season. It covers academic and activity planning, college list development, application strategy and support through final decisions. The senior package is short and intensive. It gives seniors a timeline and task plan, plus guidance on the personal statement and key supplemental essays. Each plan starts with a free 20 minute call.
Background and qualifications
Reema Attyeh is the founder of Thrive College Planning, an independent education consultancy. She is a member of HECA, a professional group for independent college consultants. She works with students and families at every stage of the college process, from early planning through submitting applications.
Reema Attyeh pricing
Programs and services
- Free 20-minute consultation
- Senior Application Package
- Comprehensive College Planning package
- Early Strategy Session for 8th and 9th grade
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The CoachVouch take
Offers a one-time early strategy session for 8th and 9th graders on course choices, activities and early positioning.
Best for families who want a college plan that starts in early high school and runs through final decisions.
Common questions
How much does Reema Attyeh charge?
Coaching with Reema runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Reema Attyeh help with?
Reema Attyeh helps with building a college list that fits the student, planning courses and activities in high school, writing the personal statement and writing key supplemental essays.
Is Reema Attyeh certified?
Reema Attyeh lists: HECA member.
Does Reema Attyeh help high school seniors?
Yes. Her Senior Application Package is short and intensive. It covers the college list, deadlines, essays and applications, and availability is limited.
Can families start before high school application season?
Yes. Reema offers a one-time early strategy session for 8th and 9th graders. It covers course selection, activities and early positioning.
How do I contact Reema Attyeh?
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