Sherri Maxman
College admissions consultant for students and parents in New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Credentials | Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, University of California at Irvine; Graduate, IECA Summer Training Institute; Member, New York State Association of College Admissions Counselors (NYSACAC); Member, Learning Disabilities Association of America |
| Practice | College Maven LLC |
Sherri Maxman is an independent educational consultant in New York who guides high school students and their parents through the college application process. She works under the name College Maven. She has a special focus on students with learning disabilities and knows the academic support programs at schools across the country. Before consulting, she worked in publishing and public relations. She also visits campuses in person to see what each college is really like.
What Sherri helps with
Sherri helps students and parents get through college applications with less stress. She builds each plan around the student's own strengths, needs and interests.
- Building a personal best fit college list
- Finding colleges with strong learning disability support
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Filling out college applications
- Tracking test and application deadlines
- Planning college visits
- Reviewing need-based and merit-based financial aid
- Preparing for college interviews
Who Sherri works with
Sherri works with high school students and their parents. She has a special focus on students with learning disabilities who need strong academic support services in college.
How Sherri works
Sherri starts with detailed interviews with the parents and the student to learn the student's profile. She reviews the transcript, test results, activities, interests and any accommodations. Then she builds a personal best fit college list. She tracks deadlines for tests, applications and financial aid. She uses college admissions software so families can keep dates and information in one place. She also follows up during freshman year of college.
Background and qualifications
Sherri Maxman is a graduate of the IECA Summer Training Institute. She earned a Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from the University of California at Irvine. She is a Professional Member of IECA, a member of NYSACAC, and a member of the Learning Disabilities Association of America. Her earlier career included years in publishing and public relations, and a stint as a pastry chef. She keeps up her training in college admissions and learning disabilities. She tours campuses, meets academic support staff, and eats in college cafeterias.
Sherri Maxman pricing
Programs and services
- Full-service college admissions package
- Five hour package
- Hourly help as needed
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The CoachVouch take
She combines college admissions consulting with deep knowledge of learning disability programs at colleges across the U.S.
Best for families of high school students with learning differences who want one-on-one help finding a college that fits.
Common questions
How much does Sherri Maxman charge?
Coaching with Sherri runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sherri from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sherri Maxman help with?
Sherri Maxman helps with building a personal best fit college list, finding colleges with strong learning disability support, brainstorming and editing college essays and filling out college applications.
Is Sherri Maxman certified?
Sherri Maxman lists: Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, University of California at Irvine; Graduate, IECA Summer Training Institute; Member, New York State Association of College Admissions Counselors (NYSACAC); Member, Learning Disabilities Association of America.
Does Sherri Maxman work with students who have learning disabilities?
Yes. She knows academic support services and specialized learning disability programs at schools around the country. She also reviews a student's evaluations and accommodations when building the college list.
Does Sherri help after a student is accepted?
Yes. She helps with the final decision after acceptance letters arrive. She also follows up during the student's freshman year of college.
How do I contact Sherri Maxman?
Send Sherri a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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