Steven Antonoff
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Denver
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | Ph.D.; CEP; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Antonoff Associates, Inc. |
Steven Antonoff is an independent educational consultant in Denver, Colorado. He helps students and parents plan for college in a calm and step-by-step way. He runs Antonoff Associates, Inc., a small team of consultants. He has worked for many years as a consultant, writer and trainer. He wrote books on choosing a college. His site shares worksheets and tools for families and for other college advisors.
What Steven helps with
Steven helps students and parents work through college planning. The focus is on getting in and on fitting in once a student arrives.
- Choosing a college that fits the student
- Planning for college step by step
- Matching a student to colleges
- Getting into college
- Fitting in and succeeding once on campus
- Brainstorming college essays
- Preparing for campus visits
Who Steven works with
Steven works with students and with their parents. Families come to him when they want to plan for college in an organized way. College advisors and school counselors also use his tools to guide students through their own college search.
How Steven works
Steven uses a set of worksheets and tools that give families a framework for choosing a college. They include a College Match Self-Survey, an Admission Readiness Profile, a College Fact Finder, Campus Visit Notes, and a College Planning Values Assessment. He offers a College Planning Consultation and a College Match Consultation. Clients also fill out a client data form, and parents complete a questionnaire.
Background and qualifications
Steven Antonoff holds a Ph.D. and the CEP credential. He is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. He has spent many years as a consultant, writer and trainer, and the philosophy behind his practice comes from that work. He has written books on choosing colleges. He leads Antonoff Associates, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, with consultants JoAllan Gehde and Amy Duncan Kirkfield. He also speaks on college planning and has appeared in media on the topic.
Steven Antonoff pricing
Programs and services
- College Planning Consultation
- College Match Consultation
- One-on-one college advising
- Speaking and presentations
- College planning worksheets and books
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The CoachVouch take
Steven has written books on college choice and built a set of free worksheets that families and other advisors use.
Best for families who want a calm, organized process for finding a college that fits.
Common questions
How much does Steven Antonoff charge?
Coaching with Steven runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Steven from this page for an exact quote.
What does Steven Antonoff help with?
Steven Antonoff helps with choosing a college that fits the student, planning for college step by step, matching a student to colleges and getting into college.
Is Steven Antonoff certified?
Steven Antonoff lists: Ph.D.; CEP; IECA Professional member.
Does Steven Antonoff work with parents as well as students?
Yes. His practice serves both students and parents, and parents fill out a questionnaire as part of the process.
Does Steven Antonoff give talks on college planning?
Yes. He offers speaking and presentations on college planning and has appeared in media on the topic.
How do I contact Steven Antonoff?
Send Steven a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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