Shondra Carpenter
College admissions consultant for students and families in Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Summer Institute attendee (2014); HECA member |
| Practice | Steele Street College Consulting |
Shondra Carpenter is a college admissions consultant who helps students and families through the college application process. She runs Steele Street College Consulting in Colorado. She is also a current high school counselor and a former teacher, with over 23 years of work in a high school setting. She started taking paying clients in 2014 after attending the IECA Summer Institute. Her programs are built around each student's academic interests, activities and long-term goals.
What Shondra helps with
Shondra helps students find colleges that fit their academics, interests and long-term goals. She also guides families through the steps of the application process.
- Course planning throughout high school
- Transcript review
- College list building
- ACT and SAT test planning
- College visit preparation
- College interview preparation
- Financial aid questions
Who Shondra works with
Shondra works with high school students and their parents. Her packages are matched to the needs of each student and family. Her work covers planning that starts early in high school and continues through the college application process.
How Shondra works
Steele Street College Consulting builds a package for each student and family. The work can include a personality profile and evaluation. Students end up applying to colleges that suit their academic pursuits, extracurricular interests and long-term goals. The firm also offers workshops.
Background and qualifications
Shondra Carpenter has worked in a high school setting for over 23 years. She is a current high school counselor and a former teacher. In 2014 she attended the IECA Summer Institute. After that she began taking paying clients through her consulting business, Steele Street College Consulting. She is also listed as a HECA member. The firm has a team of counselors, and the site lists colleges the team has visited.
Shondra Carpenter pricing
Programs and services
- Tailored consulting packages
- Free initial consultation
- Workshops
- Course planning
- College list building
- Test planning for ACT and SAT
Shondra Carpenter reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a current high school counselor and former teacher who also runs an independent college consulting business.
Best for families who want a plan that starts with high school course choices and ends with a well-fit college list.
Common questions
How much does Shondra Carpenter charge?
Coaching with Shondra runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Shondra Carpenter help with?
Shondra Carpenter helps with course planning throughout high school, transcript review, college list building and aCT and SAT test planning.
Is Shondra Carpenter certified?
Shondra Carpenter lists: IECA Summer Institute attendee (2014); HECA member.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. The initial consultation with Steele Street College Consulting is free.
How do I contact Shondra Carpenter?
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