Robyn Johnson
Independent college counselor for students and families
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
Robyn Johnson is an independent college counselor who helps students and their families plan for college. She has coached since August 2016. She has visited 200+ colleges and universities and has worked with 1000+ students and families. Her work covers public, private, and selective schools.
What Robyn helps with
Robyn helps students work out their priorities, pick colleges that fit, and build a plan. She also helps parents get answers and feel less anxious about the process.
- Identifying a student's college priorities
- Choosing best-fit colleges
- Creating an action plan for applications
- Managing college applications
- Writing application essays
- Writing resumes
- Choosing activities and secondary school courses
- Reducing stress for parents and students
Who Robyn works with
Robyn works with students and their parents and families. She meets each student at their own starting point, since not every student begins from the same place. She advises on applications to public, private, and selective colleges and universities.
Background and qualifications
Robyn Johnson began in college counseling at The Walker School in August 2012 as College Counseling Coordinator. In August 2014 she became Associate Director of College Counseling, a role she held until August 2023. In August 2016 she also started working as an independent college counselor and college coach. Her skills include university advising, secondary school curriculum and activities, application management, resume writing, and essay writing. She has visited 200+ colleges and universities and has worked with 1000+ students and families.
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Robyn spent more than a decade in school-based college counseling at The Walker School before and alongside her independent work.
Best for families who want a college counselor to guide both the student and the parents through applications.
Common questions
How much does Robyn Johnson charge?
Coaching with Robyn runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Robyn Johnson help with?
Robyn Johnson helps with identifying a student's college priorities, choosing best-fit colleges, creating an action plan for applications and managing college applications.
Does Robyn Johnson work with parents as well as students?
Yes. She works with parents to answer their questions and ease their worries, so the whole family has a smoother experience.
What kinds of colleges does Robyn Johnson advise on?
She advises on public, private, and selective colleges and universities.
How do I contact Robyn Johnson?
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