Steve Burleigh
College admissions consultant in Calabasas, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Calabasas, California, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; B.A., University of California at Berkeley; Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, WACAC |
| Practice | College Pathways |
Steve Burleigh is an independent college admissions consultant and founder of College Pathways in Calabasas, California. He works one-on-one with students and parents on college preparation and applications. He taught in the UCLA Extension College Counseling Certificate Program for eight years. Before counseling, he was an award winning film and television producer, including a Peabody Award. He works with families across the country and with high school freshmen, seniors and transfer students.
What Steve helps with
Steve and his team guide families through college choice, applications, and paying for school. They also help with high school course planning and transfers.
- Building a college strategy for one student
- Finding the right academic program and college environment
- Writing essays and personal statements
- Meeting application and test deadlines
- Choosing the right high school courses
- Maximizing scholarships and financial aid
- Transferring from a California community college
- Transferring from one four-year school to another
Who Steve works with
College Pathways works with families across the country and across a range of college goals and needs. Clients include high school freshmen and seniors, and transfer students. The firm treats college choice as a family decision and meets with the family first to hear their goals.
How Steve works
The team starts with an initial meeting to learn the family's goals, including academics, career, lifestyle, location, and money. Students get access to personality, skills, and learning assessments through Human eSources Career Matching Technology. These help them use their strengths, plan an education path, and set career goals. The high school package offers one-on-one guidance through every phase of admission, with unlimited access to staff.
Background and qualifications
Steve Burleigh holds a B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley and the Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA. He taught in the UCLA Extension College Counseling Certificate Program for eight years. He owns College Pathways, a Los Angeles independent college counseling firm. He belongs to NACAC, WACAC and IECA, and takes part in the WACAC California Legislative Conference in Sacramento. Before counseling, he produced film and television and won a Peabody Award and a GLAAD Media Award.
Steve Burleigh pricing
Programs and services
- High school comprehensive consulting package
- Transfer admission assistance
- Free 30 minute consultation
- Career and skills assessments
Steve Burleigh reviews
The CoachVouch take
Steve taught in the UCLA Extension College Counseling Certificate Program for eight years and was an award winning film and television producer.
Best for families who want one-on-one help with college applications, transfers, and financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Steve Burleigh charge?
Coaching with Steve runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Steve from this page for an exact quote.
What does Steve Burleigh help with?
Steve Burleigh helps with building a college strategy for one student, finding the right academic program and college environment, writing essays and personal statements and meeting application and test deadlines.
Is Steve Burleigh certified?
Steve Burleigh lists: Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; B.A., University of California at Berkeley; Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, WACAC.
Does College Pathways help transfer students?
Yes. The firm handles both California Community College transfers and four-year to four-year transfers.
Does Steve Burleigh work with families outside California?
Yes. He consults with families across the country.
How do I contact Steve Burleigh?
Send Steve a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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