Susan Burke
College admissions consultant for high school students in Northern and Central California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Gilroy, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Professional Program in College Admission Counseling, UC Berkeley Extension (2014); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Burke College Consulting |
Susan Burke is an independent college admissions consultant in Gilroy, California. She helps high school students and their parents plan for college and apply. She founded Burke College Consulting in 2014 after finishing the college admission counseling program at UC Berkeley Extension. She has toured over 80 college campuses and attends counselor conferences every year. She works with public and private school students across Northern and Central California, and meets with clients over Zoom.
What Susan helps with
Susan guides students through the full college planning and application process, from early course choices to the final decision.
- Researching colleges and majors
- Building a balanced college list that fits selectivity and finances
- Brainstorming and drafting college essays
- Choosing which essay prompts to answer
- Completing college applications
- Making the final college decision
- Planning high school courses for grades 9 to 12
- Meeting California a-g requirements
Who Susan works with
Susan works with public and private high school students in Northern and Central California. Parents take part in the process too. She also helps students in grades 9 to 12 who want to plan their high school courses ahead of college.
How Susan works
Susan starts by meeting the student where they are. She uses assessments to find interests and skills and to explore majors. Then she builds a college list that balances fit, chance of admission, and cost. She helps with essay topics, outlines, and drafts. Meetings are held over Zoom.
Background and qualifications
Susan finished the Professional Program in College Admission Counseling at University of California Berkeley Extension in 2014. She founded Burke College Consulting that same year. Since then she has toured over 80 college campuses across the country. Each year she attends conferences including WACAC, HECA, and the University of California and California State University counselor conferences. She is an IECA Professional member.
Susan Burke pricing
Programs and services
- Full college planning and application guidance
- College list building
- College essay help
- High school course planning
- Virtual meetings by Zoom
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The CoachVouch take
Susan has toured over 80 college campuses and also plans high school courses around California a-g requirements.
Best for California high school students and families who want help from course planning through the final college choice.
Common questions
How much does Susan Burke charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Susan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Susan Burke help with?
Susan Burke helps with researching colleges and majors, building a balanced college list that fits selectivity and finances, brainstorming and drafting college essays and choosing which essay prompts to answer.
Does Susan Burke coach online?
Susan is based in Gilroy, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Susan Burke certified?
Susan Burke lists: Professional Program in College Admission Counseling, UC Berkeley Extension (2014); IECA Professional member.
Does Susan help with high school course planning?
Yes. She helps students in grades 9 to 12 plan courses, including a-g requirements, AP and Honors choices, and courses for a chosen major.
How do I contact Susan Burke?
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