Sue Zhong
Independent college admissions consultant and debate coach in Seattle
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsPublic speaking |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Also coaches | Speaking coach |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Languages | English and Chinese |
| Practice | Aurorae Young Learning, LLC |
Sue Zhong is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs Aurorae Young Speech & Debate Academy in Bellevue, Washington. The academy trains middle and high school students in speech and debate, in person and online. Students take part in debate tournaments. She also offers education planning, school and college application help, and one-on-one tutoring or small class learning.
What Sue helps with
Sue helps students and parents plan their education and apply to schools and colleges. She also trains students in speech and debate.
- Education planning
- School and college applications
- Speech and debate training for middle and high school students
- Preparing for debate tournaments
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Working with others as a team
- Improving learning through one-on-one tutoring
Who Sue works with
Sue works with middle school and high school students and their parents. Students join weekend speech and debate classes, online or in person. Others come for education planning, school and college applications, or tutoring in one-on-one or small class settings.
How Sue works
Sue offers weekend speech and debate classes, online and in person. Students learn from coaches and experienced debaters and join debate teams. They take part in debate tournaments. Tutoring is offered one-on-one or in small classes, with a personal plan to build learning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Background and qualifications
Sue Zhong is an independent educational consultant based in Seattle, Washington. She is a professional member of the IECA. She runs Aurorae Young Learning, LLC, which operates the Aurorae Young Speech & Debate Academy in Bellevue, Washington. The academy teaches speech and debate to middle and high school students. It also offers education planning, college application help and tutoring. She keeps a YouTube channel for the academy.
Sue Zhong pricing
Programs and services
- Weekend speech and debate classes, online and in person
- Debate tournament participation
- Education planning and college application consulting
- One-on-one tutoring
- Small class learning
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The CoachVouch take
Combines college admissions consulting with a speech and debate academy for middle and high school students.
Best for middle and high school students and parents who want college application help and debate training in one place.
Common questions
How much does Sue Zhong charge?
Coaching with Sue runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sue from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sue Zhong help with?
Sue Zhong helps with education planning, school and college applications, speech and debate training for middle and high school students and preparing for debate tournaments.
Does Sue Zhong coach online?
Sue is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Sue Zhong certified?
Sue Zhong lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Sue Zhong offer help beyond college admissions?
Yes. She also offers speech and debate training and one-on-one tutoring or small class learning.
How do I contact Sue Zhong?
Send Sue a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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