Robin Johnson
College admissions consultant in the Portland, Oregon area
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | UCLA College Counseling Certificate; Bachelor of Music in French Horn Performance, Northwestern University; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC); Member, Portland Area College Counselors Consortium (PACCC); Certified in the Strong Interest Inventory |
| Practice | PDX College Navigation |
Robin Johnson is a college admissions consultant in the Portland, Oregon area. She helps students plan for college and career training programs. She started in 2013 as a volunteer in the College and Career Center at Cleveland High School and now leads its mentoring program. She visits more than 25 colleges each year. She serves paying clients and also takes on pro bono clients.
What Robin helps with
Robin helps students plan for life after high school. She guides them from early planning through the final decision on where to go.
- Pre-college planning
- Career and major exploration
- Building a college list
- Time management and meeting deadlines
- College application essays
- Completing applications
- Finding scholarships and financial aid resources
- Applying to college or CTE programs
Who Robin works with
Robin works directly with students who are getting ready for college or career and technical education programs. She helps them at each step, from early planning to the final choice of where to attend.
Background and qualifications
Robin grew up in the Portland area and earned a Bachelor of Music in French Horn Performance from Northwestern University. In September 2013, she began volunteering in the College and Career Center at Cleveland High School. She joined the leadership team and took over the mentoring program. She finished the UCLA College Counseling Certificate program with distinction. She visits more than 25 colleges each year and keeps learning through webinars and seminars. She is certified to give and interpret the Strong Interest Inventory.
Robin Johnson pricing
Programs and services
- Pre-college planning
- College list building
- Application and essay help
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
- Pro bono services
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The CoachVouch take
Robin also leads the mentoring program at a public high school College and Career Center and takes pro bono clients.
Best for students who want guidance from early planning through applications, essays, and financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Robin Johnson charge?
Coaching with Robin runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Robin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Robin Johnson help with?
Robin Johnson helps with pre-college planning, career and major exploration, building a college list and time management and meeting deadlines.
Is Robin Johnson certified?
Robin Johnson lists: UCLA College Counseling Certificate; Bachelor of Music in French Horn Performance, Northwestern University; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC); Member, Portland Area College Counselors Consortium (PACCC); Certified in the Strong Interest Inventory.
Does Robin Johnson help with financial aid and scholarships?
Yes. She helps with financial aid applications and points students to scholarship resources.
Does Robin Johnson only help with college applications?
No. She also helps students apply to CTE programs and explore careers and majors.
How do I contact Robin Johnson?
Send Robin a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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