Sandra Moore
College admissions counselor for students in New York's Hudson Valley
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Hyde Park, New York, United States |
| Credentials | M.A.; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Next Step College Counseling |
Sandra Moore is an independent college admissions counselor in Hyde Park, New York. She runs Next Step College Counseling and helps students find and win admission to colleges that fit them and their budget. She is a former college admission director and a life-long educator. She works with students of all ability levels and backgrounds in the Hudson Valley and beyond. She guides families through the college search, applications and financial aid.
What Sandra helps with
Sandra helps students with the college search, the admission process and the financial aid process. The goal is a college that fits the student and is affordable.
- Searching for best-fit colleges
- Becoming a strong candidate for admission
- Completing college applications
- Financial aid applications
- Finding affordable colleges
Who Sandra works with
Sandra works with students of all ability levels and from all backgrounds. Most clients live in New York's Hudson Valley, and she also works with families beyond the region. Parents are part of the process, and she acts as a coach, mentor, advocate and sounding board for the family.
Background and qualifications
Sandra Moore holds an M.A. and is a former college admission director. She is a life-long educator and combines admissions expertise with an understanding of adolescent development. She founded Next Step College Counseling (Next Step CC, LLC) in Hyde Park, New York. She is a Professional member of the IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association.
Sandra Moore pricing
Programs and services
- Complimentary consultation
- College search guidance
- Admission application help
- Financial aid application help
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The CoachVouch take
A former college admission director who pairs admissions insight with knowledge of adolescent development.
Best for Hudson Valley families who want a best-fit college that is also affordable.
Common questions
How much does Sandra Moore charge?
Coaching with Sandra runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sandra from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sandra Moore help with?
Sandra Moore helps with searching for best-fit colleges, becoming a strong candidate for admission, completing college applications and financial aid applications.
Is Sandra Moore certified?
Sandra Moore lists: M.A.; IECA Professional member.
Does Sandra Moore work with students of all ability levels?
Yes. She assists students of all ability levels and from all backgrounds.
How do I contact Sandra Moore?
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