Sallie Batchelor
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Northampton, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Northampton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Bridge Builders |
Sallie Batchelor is an independent college admissions counselor who helps high school students and their parents. She founded College Bridge Builders in Northampton, Massachusetts. Her work covers course selection, testing plans, building a college list, essays, and interviews. She also offers athletic recruiting help. She meets clients in person or by phone, video, and email, and works with families across the country and around the world.
What Sallie helps with
Sallie helps families through each stage of the college application process, from early high school planning to last minute essay advice.
- Choosing high school courses with the right rigor and balance
- Planning standardized tests like the SAT and ACT
- Choosing between Early Decision, Early Action, and rolling admissions
- Reviewing the Common Application and college supplements
- Essay review and interview preparation
- Understanding need-based and merit-based financial aid
- Managing an application timeline
Who Sallie works with
Sallie works with high school students and their parents. Clients range from sophomores who are just starting to think about college to seniors who need last minute essay advice. Families come from across the country and around the world.
How Sallie works
Sallie matches her level of guidance to each client. She meets in person or connects by phone, video, and email. Her counseling covers every stage of applying, including preparing for college, building a college list, and putting together applications. She also gives group presentations in private homes, libraries, high schools, and non-profits on parts of the admissions process.
Background and qualifications
Sallie Batchelor is the founder and principal of College Bridge Builders, a college admissions counseling firm in Northampton, Massachusetts. She is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She draws on years of experience from both sides of the admissions gate. She acts as counselor, coach, sounding board, and guide for families.
Sallie Batchelor pricing
Programs and services
- Individual counseling in person, by phone, by video, or by email
- Group presentations for families and schools
- Athletic recruiting guidance
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The CoachVouch take
Sallie brings experience from both sides of the admissions gate and also offers group presentations at homes, libraries, high schools, and non-profits.
Best for high school students and parents who want guidance at any stage of the college application process.
Common questions
How much does Sallie Batchelor charge?
Coaching with Sallie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sallie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sallie Batchelor help with?
Sallie Batchelor helps with choosing high school courses with the right rigor and balance, planning standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, choosing between Early Decision, Early Action, and rolling admissions and reviewing the Common Application and college supplements.
Does Sallie Batchelor coach online?
Sallie is based in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Sallie Batchelor certified?
Sallie Batchelor lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Sallie Batchelor work with families outside Massachusetts?
Yes. She works with students and families across the country and around the world by phone, video, and email.
Can Sallie help with financial aid questions?
Yes. She covers need-based and merit-based aid, net-price calculators, and deadlines.
How do I contact Sallie Batchelor?
Send Sallie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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