Steven Goodman
College and graduate school admissions consultant in Washington, DC
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Credentials | MS; JD; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Top Colleges |
Steven Goodman is an independent educational consultant in Washington, DC. He guides students and their families through college, law school, medical school, MBA and graduate school admissions. He holds an MS and a JD and is a professional member of IECA. He wrote two books on college admissions and hosts a TV talk show called Higher Education Today. His firm is called Top Colleges.
What Steven helps with
Steven helps students and parents plan their education and move through the admissions process. He also helps with applications to graduate and professional programs.
- Choosing the right colleges and graduate programs
- Building admissions portfolios and personal statements
- Negotiating with colleges
- Applying to law school, medical school and MBA programs
- Transferring colleges
- Reducing family conflict in the college search
- Planning for international students on admissions, finances, housing and immigration
Who Steven works with
Steven works with students and their parents on college admissions. He also works with applicants to MBA, law, medical and other graduate programs. One client was an international student who applied to a public policy program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.
How Steven works
Steven starts with practical and self-reflective education planning. Together you look at your best college and graduate school options while moving ahead through the admissions process. He says to plan portfolios and personal statements well before they go to admissions committees. He also offers a program called 7 Minutes to Impress.
Background and qualifications
Steven Goodman holds an MS and a JD. He works as an educational consultant and admissions strategist and is a professional member of IECA. He co-wrote College Admissions Together: It Takes a Family and wrote College Success Stories That Inspire. He hosts Higher Education Today, a television talk show about higher education issues, people and institutions. News organizations in the United States and abroad have asked him for his views on admissions.
Steven Goodman pricing
Programs and services
- Admissions counseling
- Negotiating with colleges
- 7 Minutes to Impress
- Law, medical and graduate school admissions help
- College transfer help
Steven Goodman reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is an admissions consultant with a law degree who also hosts his own TV talk show on higher education.
Best for families who want help with college, or with law, medical, MBA and graduate school applications.
Common questions
How much does Steven Goodman charge?
Coaching with Steven runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Steven from this page for an exact quote.
What does Steven Goodman help with?
Steven Goodman helps with choosing the right colleges and graduate programs, building admissions portfolios and personal statements, negotiating with colleges and applying to law school, medical school and MBA programs.
Is Steven Goodman certified?
Steven Goodman lists: MS; JD; IECA Professional member.
Does Steven Goodman help with graduate school applications?
Yes. He helps with MBA, law school, medical school and other graduate programs.
Does Steven Goodman work with international students?
Yes. He has helped an international student with admissions, finances, housing and immigration questions.
How do I contact Steven Goodman?
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