Robert Powers
College admissions consultant and LGBTQ+ college search expert in Sierra Madre
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Teens, Parents and LGBTQ+ |
| Based in | Sierra Madre, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | College Torch |
Robert Powers is an independent college consultant who runs College Torch. He helps teens and their parents with the college search, essays, and applications. He is an advocate for LGBTQ+ students and builds college lists around schools where they can be themselves. He has personally guided 300+ students. Every senior finishes applications before winter break. He works in Sierra Madre, California, and online by Zoom.
What Robert helps with
Robert helps teens find the right colleges and finish applications on time. He guides them from the first search to the final submit.
- Discovering best-fit colleges
- Building a college list
- Writing college essays
- Finishing applications before winter break
- Spotting red flags for LGBTQ+ students on college visits
- Deciding whether to take the SAT or ACT
- Checking a college's LGBTQ+ support center
- Planning the college admission timeline
Who Robert works with
Robert works with teens and their parents. He calls his students luminaries, meaning college explorers who love learning, accept others, and motivate themselves. All teens are welcome, and he has a strong focus on LGBTQ+ students.
How Robert works
Robert's main offer is the College Hero Program. It is a fully personalized one-on-one program. Students find their ideal college, build a best-fit college list, and follow a clear path through each college task. He guides every task and essay from start to finish. Every senior finishes applications before winter break. He also offers a College Admission Timeline resource.
Background and qualifications
Robert Powers is an independent college consultant and the founder of College Torch. He is a member of HECA. He has personally guided 300+ students through the college process. He has been to 50 college visits, conferences, and other events. He is an advocate and expert on college search for LGBTQ+ students. He also writes a blog on topics like the SAT and ACT, LGBTQ+ support centers, and jobs that strengthen applications.
Robert Powers pricing
Programs and services
- College Hero Program, one-on-one start-to-finish consulting
- Group programs
- Essay-only packages
- College search packages
- Hourly Power Planning Sessions
- Free College Admission Timeline resource
Robert Powers reviews
The CoachVouch take
Robert is a college consultant with a specific focus on helping LGBTQ+ students find welcoming campuses.
Best for teens and parents who want start-to-finish help with the college search, essays, and applications, especially LGBTQ+ students.
Common questions
How much does Robert Powers charge?
Coaches like Robert Powers typically charge $150 to $225 an hour.
What does Robert Powers help with?
Robert Powers helps with discovering best-fit colleges, building a college list, writing college essays and finishing applications before winter break.
Does Robert Powers coach online?
Robert is based in Sierra Madre, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Does Robert Powers have reviews?
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Is Robert Powers certified?
Robert Powers lists: HECA member.
Does Robert Powers work with LGBTQ+ students?
Yes. He is an advocate and search expert for LGBTQ+ students, and he welcomes all teens.
Does Robert Powers coach online?
Yes. He works online by Zoom and locally in Sierra Madre, California.
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