Susan Graham
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Richmond, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Richmond, Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Graham College Compass |
Susan Graham is an independent educational consultant in Richmond, Virginia. She helps students and parents through the college admissions process. The team has helped hundreds of students. Their work covers college lists, high school course choices, test plans, and each step of applying and choosing a school.
What Susan helps with
Susan helps students plan for college and get through each step of applying. She also helps families weigh their options once acceptances arrive.
- Building a college list
- Choosing high school courses
- Planning for standardized tests
- Writing authentic college essays
- Applying to schools in the UK
- Seeking merit scholarships
- Choosing between college acceptances
Who Susan works with
Susan works with high school students and their parents. Her clients have applied to schools in the United States and the United Kingdom. Some had several acceptances and needed help choosing. Others wanted structure and guidance while still owning the application process themselves.
Background and qualifications
Susan Graham has been an educator for decades. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Together they have helped hundreds of students with college admissions. Susan was previously at The Griffin School, where she got to know families before working with them on college plans.
Susan Graham pricing
Programs and services
- Customized application packages
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Susan leads a mother and son team that pairs decades of teaching experience with a journalist's skills.
Best for students and parents who want structured help with applications, essays, and choosing among offers.
Common questions
How much does Susan Graham charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Susan Graham help with?
Susan Graham helps with building a college list, choosing high school courses, planning for standardized tests and writing authentic college essays.
Is Susan Graham certified?
Susan Graham lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Susan Graham help with applying to UK universities?
Yes. She has helped a family through the UK application system, and the student was accepted at the University of Glasgow.
Can Susan help with scholarships?
Yes. She has helped a student earn a large merit scholarship.
How do I contact Susan Graham?
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