Robyn Spoon
Independent educational consultant for college and career planning in Columbus, Indiana
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsGrad school and PhDMedical school admissionsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Columbus, Indiana, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | The Academic Achievement Center |
Robyn Spoon is an independent educational consultant in Columbus, Indiana. She runs The Academic Achievement Center, which helps students and parents with high school planning, college admissions, college major choice and career direction. She also guides students applying to medical school and grad school. Her work uses the MBTI and the Strong Interest Inventory to match students with majors and careers. She meets families in person or by video, and she works with students nationwide.
What Robyn helps with
Robyn helps students plan the path from middle school and high school into college, grad school and a career. Families get a clear plan for classes, activities and applications.
- Choosing high school classes and activities that support college goals
- Finding college majors that fit a student's interests
- Exploring career paths with interest and personality assessments
- Planning the college application process
- Grad school applications, including personal statements
- Interview preparation for graduate programs
- Medical school admissions guidance
- Building study and leadership skills in high school
Who Robyn works with
Robyn works with students from grade 8 through high school and with those applying to grad school or medical school. Parents take part in the process. Some students are in grades 8 to 10 and need a high school plan. Others are juniors and seniors who are ready for college planning. Families are located in Indiana and across the country.
How Robyn works
Robyn uses the MBTI and the Strong Interest Inventory to build a list of fitting college majors and careers. The college major meeting is a 2 hour session. Younger students in grades 8 and 9 use a strengths and interest tool called iStart Strong. The high school planning meeting produces a four-year plan with courses, a testing plan, activities and leadership options. Families can repeat that meeting each year. Communication with students and parents runs through a shared online portal.
Background and qualifications
Robyn Spoon is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She leads The Academic Achievement Center in Columbus, Indiana. The center covers high school planning, college planning, college major and career consulting, and medical school and grad school admissions. She offers in-person meetings and video sessions for students around the country.
Robyn Spoon pricing
Programs and services
- Custom High School Plan meeting
- College major and career consulting (2 hour meeting)
- College planning and admissions consultation
- Medical school and grad school admissions support
- Virtual and in-person meetings
Robyn Spoon reviews
The CoachVouch take
Robyn pairs the MBTI and the Strong Interest Inventory with a 2 hour meeting to help students choose majors before they apply.
Best for families who want a clear high school and college plan based on the student's interests.
Common questions
How much does Robyn Spoon charge?
Coaching with Robyn runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Robyn from this page for an exact quote.
What does Robyn Spoon help with?
Robyn Spoon helps with choosing high school classes and activities that support college goals, finding college majors that fit a student's interests, exploring career paths with interest and personality assessments and planning the college application process.
Does Robyn Spoon coach online?
Robyn is based in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Robyn Spoon certified?
Robyn Spoon lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Robyn Spoon work with families outside Indiana?
Yes. She works with students across the country by video and uses a shared online portal to communicate with students and parents.
Does Robyn help with grad school and medical school applications?
Yes. She helps with grad school applications, including personal statements and interview preparation, and offers medical school admissions guidance.
How do I contact Robyn Spoon?
Send Robyn a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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