
Robert Clark
College admissions consultant for high school students in Houston
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | The Doran Consulting Group |
Robert Clark is an independent college admissions consultant with The Doran Consulting Group in Houston, Texas. The practice helps high school students and their parents plan for college. It began in 2014 as doran+scalora. The team follows a four-year model, so they work with students through all of high school. This lets them know each student well before the application process starts.
What Robert helps with
The practice helps students and families plan their path through high school and into the college application process.
- Planning a path through all four years of high school
- Guiding students through the college application process
- Giving parents steady advice during the college search
Who Robert works with
The practice works with high school students and their families. Parents take part in the process along with their child. The team builds a relationship with each student over time, starting early in high school.
How Robert works
The practice uses a four-year model built around each student and their own needs. Students and families get regular advice throughout high school instead of only at application time. The team builds a relationship with each student over those years. This helps them know the student well when it is time to guide the college applications.
Background and qualifications
The Doran Consulting Group started in 2014 under the name doran+scalora. It was created to offer a new kind of college consulting that focuses on long relationships with students and families during high school. The practice runs from an office in Houston, Texas. Robert Clark is a member of HECA, a professional group for independent college consultants.
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Programs and services
- Four-year college consulting program
- Family meetings to discuss fit
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The CoachVouch take
The practice works with students across all four years of high school instead of only during application season.
Best for Houston families who want to start college planning early in high school.
Common questions
How much does Robert Clark charge?
Coaching with Robert runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Robert from this page for an exact quote.
What does Robert Clark help with?
Robert Clark helps with planning a path through all four years of high school, guiding students through the college application process and giving parents steady advice during the college search.
Is Robert Clark certified?
Robert Clark lists: HECA member.
When should a student start working with The Doran Consulting Group?
The practice uses a four-year model that covers the whole high school experience. This means students can start early in high school.
How do I contact Robert Clark?
Send Robert a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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