Roger Cibella
College and private school admissions consultant in Seattle
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent educational consultant |
| Practice | Cibella & Associates, Inc Admission Counseling |
Roger Cibella is an independent educational consultant in Seattle who helps students and parents with college and private school admissions. His firm, Cibella & Associates, has worked with clients since 2005. He draws on more than thirty years as an administrator and teacher in private independent schools. He guides families from the first assessment through school placement. The practice now works with returning families only.
What Roger helps with
Roger helps families choose the right schools and colleges and then apply to them.
- Choosing schools and colleges that fit a student's needs
- Deciding between private independent school options
- Getting through the application process step by step
- Planning campus visits
- Preparing for admission interviews
- Comparing and assessing school options
Who Roger works with
Roger works with students and their parents. He covers lower, middle and upper school admission as well as college admission. The practice is closed to new families and serves returning families only.
How Roger works
The work starts with an initial assessment. Next steps include the application process, campus visits, interview techniques, and a review of the options. Roger acts as counselor, coach and advocate for the family. The work ends once the student is placed in a school.
Background and qualifications
Roger Cibella leads Cibella & Associates, Inc., an admission counseling practice in Seattle. He has worked with clients since 2005. Before and alongside consulting, he spent more than thirty years in private independent schools as an administrator and teacher. That time gave him direct knowledge of how these schools work. He is a member of HECA and works as an independent educational consultant.
Roger Cibella pricing
Programs and services
- Initial assessment
- K-12 school admission counseling
- College admission counseling
- Campus visit and interview preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Roger brings more than thirty years of experience as an administrator and teacher in private independent schools to admissions counseling.
Best for returning families who want help matching a child with the right school or college.
Common questions
How much does Roger Cibella charge?
Coaching with Roger runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Roger Cibella help with?
Roger Cibella helps with choosing schools and colleges that fit a student's needs, deciding between private independent school options, getting through the application process step by step and planning campus visits.
Is Roger Cibella certified?
Roger Cibella lists: HECA member; Independent educational consultant.
Is Roger Cibella taking new clients?
No. His practice works with returning families only and is not taking new families.
Does Roger Cibella help with private school admission as well as college?
Yes. His practice covers K-12 school admission and college admission.
How do I contact Roger Cibella?
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