Robert Dannenhold
College admissions consultant in Seattle, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Collegeology, LLC |
Robert Dannenhold is an independent college consultant with Collegeology, LLC in Seattle, Washington. He helps high school students and their parents plan for college, from picking schools to finishing applications. The team has helped over 1,000 students and families from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Seattle magazine chose Collegeology as its 2010 pick for college advising. Robert has worked with clients since 1972 and is a HECA member.
What Robert helps with
Collegeology helps students choose a path after high school and get through the college application process. The team also covers gap year, transfer and graduate school planning.
- Building a college list that excites the student
- Setting goals for junior and senior year
- High school class scheduling
- Brainstorming and reviewing college essays
- Managing application tasks and deadlines
- Completing college applications
- Writing a college resume
- Planning for gap year, transfer or graduate school
Who Robert works with
Collegeology works with high school students and their parents. Students can start as early as spring of sophomore year, but most start meeting during junior year. The team helps students aiming for Ivy League schools, public state universities, private colleges and anything in between. It works with students in Seattle and online worldwide.
How Robert works
Collegeology uses a package that runs in two parts. Part 1 is exploration. The student meets with the team, and parents join if the student agrees. They explore colleges, build a list, set goals for junior and senior year, and plan classes. Part 2 is the application. Meetings cover essay brainstorming and review, task lists, deadline management and finishing applications. The package also includes college resume help and access to an online research and application tracking system called CCP.
Background and qualifications
Robert Dannenhold is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. He has worked with clients since 1972. He works with Collegeology, LLC, a Seattle practice of private college counselors and educational consultants. Seattle magazine picked Collegeology as its 2010 choice for college advising. The team has helped over 1,000 students and families from the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Robert Dannenhold pricing
Programs and services
- College advising package in two parts, exploration and application
- College resume assistance
- Online research and application tracking system
- Virtual and local meetings
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The CoachVouch take
Robert has worked with college-bound clients since 1972, and his team was Seattle magazine's 2010 pick for college advising.
Best for high school students and parents who want help from exploring colleges through finished applications.
Common questions
How much does Robert Dannenhold charge?
Coaching with Robert runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Robert from this page for an exact quote.
What does Robert Dannenhold help with?
Robert Dannenhold helps with building a college list that excites the student, setting goals for junior and senior year, high school class scheduling and brainstorming and reviewing college essays.
Does Robert Dannenhold coach online?
Robert is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Robert Dannenhold certified?
Robert Dannenhold lists: HECA member.
When should a student start working with Collegeology?
Students can start as early as spring of sophomore year. The team typically begins meeting during junior year.
Does Collegeology work with families outside Seattle?
Yes. The team works with students locally and virtually worldwide.
How do I contact Robert Dannenhold?
Send Robert a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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