Robin Johnson
Independent college admissions consultant in Oregon
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | PDX College Navigation |
Robin Johnson is an independent college admissions consultant who runs PDX College Navigation in Oregon. Robin guides high school students and their families through college exploration, applications, and the final choice of school. Work can start as early as 10th grade. Robin also leads a week-long Application Camp each August that gives students a head start on applications before senior year begins.
What Robin helps with
Robin helps students find colleges that fit them and get through the application process with less stress. Families get support from early planning to the final decision.
- Reviewing high school course plans
- Planning extracurriculars and summer activities
- Exploring majors and interests
- Planning college research and campus visits
- Managing deadlines and applications
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Timing financial aid applications
- Finding scholarship resources
Who Robin works with
Robin works with high school students and their parents. Some students start as early as 10th grade. Others come in for help with a specific part of the process, such as essays or the final college decision.
How Robin works
Robin offers a Comprehensive Counseling Package for students who start as early as 10th grade. It covers curriculum review, activity planning, major and career exploration, standardized test timing advice, interest assessments, essays, interview prep, and financial aid timing. It also includes a week-long Application Camp in August before senior year. Robin also offers hourly help, sold singly or in a pre-paid block of 3 hours.
Background and qualifications
Robin Johnson is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. Robin runs PDX College Navigation in Oregon and guides students through self-discovery, college exploration, applications, and decisions. Robin also writes blog posts for seniors on topics such as admissions decisions and thank yous.
Robin Johnson pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive Counseling Package
- Week-long Application Camp in August
- Hourly support
- Pre-paid 3 hour block
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The CoachVouch take
Robin runs a week-long August Application Camp that gets rising seniors started on their college applications.
Best for students and parents who want guidance from early high school through the final college decision.
Common questions
How much does Robin Johnson charge?
Coaching with Robin runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Robin Johnson help with?
Robin Johnson helps with reviewing high school course plans, planning extracurriculars and summer activities, exploring majors and interests and planning college research and campus visits.
Is Robin Johnson certified?
Robin Johnson lists: HECA member.
How early can students start working with Robin Johnson?
Students can start as early as 10th grade. Robin's Comprehensive Counseling Package is built to support them from early exploration through applications.
Does Robin Johnson offer help for only part of the process?
Yes. Robin offers hourly support for students and families who want advice on specific parts of the college process.
How do I contact Robin Johnson?
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