Shelby Stewart
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Newport Beach
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Newport Beach, California, United States |
| Credentials | Graduate certificate with distinction in College Counseling, UCLA (2021); BS in Business Administration, Chapman University (2019); Associate Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, HECA |
| Practice | Orbit College Counseling |
Shelby Stewart is an independent college admissions counselor who helps students and their parents through the college process. Shelby runs Orbit College Counseling and lives in Newport Beach, California. In 2021 Shelby worked as a Seasonal Admissions Reader at Northeastern University and evaluated upwards of 1,000 applications. Shelby has visited more than 60 colleges. Shelby's work centers on lowering stress and building a balanced list of best fit schools.
What Shelby helps with
Shelby helps families get through college admissions with less stress. Shelby works from early high school planning through the final decision.
- Lowering stress between students and parents
- Building a balanced list of best fit colleges
- Planning high school courses around goals
- Planning college visits and what to look for
- Activities and summer planning
- Understanding what colleges look for
- Staying organized from start to final decision
Who Shelby works with
Shelby works with high school students and their parents. Shelby supports families at any point in the college process, from early planning in high school to making the final choice.
Background and qualifications
Shelby earned a BS in Business Administration from Chapman University in 2019. In 2021 Shelby finished a graduate certificate with distinction in College Counseling at UCLA. During that time Shelby worked with students under another college counselor. Also in 2021, Shelby was a Seasonal Admissions Reader at Northeastern University and evaluated upwards of 1,000 applications. Shelby is an Associate Member of IECA, a member of HECA, and has visited more than 60 colleges.
Shelby Stewart pricing
Programs and services
- Curriculum planning
- School list building
- College visit guidance
- Activities and summer planning
- Consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Shelby has read upwards of 1,000 applications as a Seasonal Admissions Reader at Northeastern University.
Best for families who want a balanced college list and a calmer, organized admissions process.
Common questions
How much does Shelby Stewart charge?
Coaching with Shelby runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Shelby from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shelby Stewart help with?
Shelby Stewart helps with lowering stress between students and parents, building a balanced list of best fit colleges, planning high school courses around goals and planning college visits and what to look for.
Is Shelby Stewart certified?
Shelby Stewart lists: Graduate certificate with distinction in College Counseling, UCLA (2021); BS in Business Administration, Chapman University (2019); Associate Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, HECA.
Does Shelby help with college visits?
Yes. Shelby advises families on when to visit campuses, how to plan trips, and what to notice once there.
Can Shelby help before senior year?
Yes. Shelby helps students plan their high school courses and map out goals early on.
How do I contact Shelby Stewart?
Send Shelby a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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