Sue Freeman
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Orange County, CA
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Ladera Ranch, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Alma Matters Educational Consulting |
Sue Freeman is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents plan for college and apply. Sue runs Alma Matters Educational Consulting and serves families in southern Orange County, California. Sue helps students find colleges that fit them in academics, social life and cost. Sue manages application timelines, which cuts down conflict between students and parents. Sue's comprehensive package covers up to 12 applications.
What Sue helps with
Sue helps students find and apply to colleges that are the right match. Sue also helps families stay on schedule and make good choices about cost.
- Finding colleges that match a student academically, socially and financially
- Building a balanced college list
- Managing application timelines
- Writing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Planning for ACT and SAT tests
- Preparing for college visits and interviews
- Reviewing financial aid award letters
- Searching for scholarships
Who Sue works with
Sue works with high school seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen, along with their parents. Juniors and seniors can take the full package. Younger students can book hourly sessions for early planning, such as course choices, summer activities and career exploration.
How Sue works
Sue offers a comprehensive package for high school juniors and seniors. It starts with an initial consultation and interview, then a review of the student's academics and personal background. Sue sets college success criteria and uses personality and career assessments. From there Sue builds a balanced college list and a structured application timeline. The package includes a letter of recommendation packet, an activities resume, essay help, and up to 12 applications. It also covers interview prep and financial aid letter review.
Background and qualifications
Sue Freeman is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. Sue runs Alma Matters Educational Consulting from Ladera Ranch, California, and serves students in southern Orange County. Sue's work covers college planning, college consulting and application guidance for students from early high school through senior year.
Sue Freeman pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive package for high school juniors and seniors
- Hourly consultation for freshmen and sophomores
- Initial consultation and interview
- College visit tours
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The CoachVouch take
Sue's comprehensive package covers the whole process, from college list to financial aid letter review, with up to 12 applications included.
Best for Orange County families who want help finding good-fit colleges and keeping applications on schedule.
Common questions
How much does Sue Freeman charge?
Coaching with Sue runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sue Freeman help with?
Sue Freeman helps with finding colleges that match a student academically, socially and financially, building a balanced college list, managing application timelines and writing personal statements and supplemental essays.
Is Sue Freeman certified?
Sue Freeman lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Sue Freeman work with students who are not yet seniors?
Yes. Sue offers hourly sessions for freshmen and sophomores. Topics include course selection, summer and extracurricular planning, and career exploration.
Does Sue help with financial aid?
Yes. Sue's package includes review of financial aid award letters, cost savings opportunities and scholarship search resources.
How do I contact Sue Freeman?
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