Sonia Simpson
Independent college admissions consultant in Jonesboro, Georgia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysFinancial aid and scholarshipsExecutive function skillsTime management and focus |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Jonesboro, Georgia, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Simpson Educational Consulting, LLC |
Sonia Simpson is an independent educational consultant in Jonesboro, Georgia. She helps students and parents with college admissions through her practice, Simpson Educational Consulting. She offers one-on-one test prep for the PSAT, SAT and ACT, application support, and essay guidance. Her team are experienced educators with decades of teaching experience. She is a Professional member of IECA. Her process is built to lower stress between parents and students during applications.
What Sonia helps with
Sonia works with students on test prep, college applications and essays. She also helps with study habits and paying for college.
- Choosing between the PSAT, SAT and ACT
- One-on-one test tutoring
- Picking high school courses with a plan
- Building a balanced college list
- Showing interest in the colleges applied to
- Writing the personal statement and extra essays
- Reducing parent and child tension during applications
- Finding scholarship and financial aid resources
Who Sonia works with
Sonia works with students and their families. Students who need help picking a standardized test, building a college list, and writing essays fit her services. Families who want the application process managed to reduce stress at home also fit. She also offers K-12 application help.
How Sonia works
Sonia helps each student and family pick the standardized test that fits the student's strengths. Each student then gets personalized one-on-one tutoring for the PSAT, SAT or ACT. For applications, she teaches students what each part requires and when it is due. She manages the process to reduce parent and child tension. Essay work follows an encouraging, exploratory process. Tutoring can be added to hourly sessions or used alone.
Background and qualifications
Sonia Simpson runs Simpson Educational Consulting, LLC, in Jonesboro, Georgia. She is a Professional member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. The practice describes its team as experienced educators with decades of teaching experience in a variety of settings. That background supports work in study skills, interview skills, executive functioning coaching and time management.
Sonia Simpson pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one test preparation
- Application support
- Essay guidance
- General tutoring
- Scholarship assistance
- K-12 application process help
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The CoachVouch take
Combines college application support with tutoring and executive functioning coaching in one practice led by experienced educators.
Best for students and parents who want test prep, essay help and a managed application process with less family tension.
Common questions
How much does Sonia Simpson charge?
Coaching with Sonia runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sonia Simpson help with?
Sonia Simpson helps with choosing between the PSAT, SAT and ACT, one-on-one test tutoring, picking high school courses with a plan and building a balanced college list.
Is Sonia Simpson certified?
Sonia Simpson lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Sonia Simpson help with executive functioning and study skills?
Yes. Her tutoring covers study skills, interview skills, executive functioning coaching and time management. These can be added to hourly sessions or used alone.
Which standardized tests does Simpson Educational Consulting prepare students for?
The practice offers one-on-one tutoring for the PSAT, SAT and ACT. It also helps families choose the test that fits the student's strengths.
How do I contact Sonia Simpson?
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