Susan Meyers
College and graduate admissions consultant in Houston, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysGrad school and PhDFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purpose |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | JD; Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling; Member, Texas Association for College Admission Counseling; Member, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling |
| Practice | Collegiate Admissions LLC |
Susan Meyers is an independent educational consultant in Houston, Texas. She runs Collegiate Admissions LLC and guides students and parents through college and graduate school admissions. She holds a JD. She has worked with students from many states and countries. She visits campuses and attends admissions conferences each year. She also gives some disadvantaged students the same service at no charge. Her process runs from the first plan to final school selection.
What Susan helps with
Susan helps families plan and manage the college and graduate school admissions process. She works with the student's grades, interests and possible career goals.
- Reviewing test scores, transcripts and teacher comments
- Critiquing college essays and resumes
- Choosing between early decision, early action and regular decision
- Finding merit, athletic and need-based scholarships
- Planning summers with internships, visits and test prep
- Handling a deferral or waitlist
- Preparing for the move to college
Who Susan works with
Susan works with students and their parents. Her clients come from many states and countries. They seek help with college or graduate school admissions. Some are high school students planning their path, and some are disadvantaged students who receive her service at no charge.
How Susan works
Susan starts with a consult with the student and parents. She reviews the student's grades, test scores, transcript and teacher comments. She can give diagnostic practice tests to set baseline scores. She uses the Birkman assessment and other career inventories to find academic interests. She then builds a personal plan, a college list, and a calendar of test and deadline dates. Availability is set around the student's schedule.
Background and qualifications
Susan Meyers holds a JD and runs Collegiate Admissions LLC in Houston, Texas. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She also belongs to the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling and the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling. She attends admissions conferences and visits colleges, universities and graduate schools each year. She has consulted with students from many states and countries.
Susan Meyers pricing
Programs and services
- Full admissions consulting
- Diagnostic test assessment
- Essay and resume review
- Campus visit planning
- Pro bono service for some disadvantaged students
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The CoachVouch take
Susan holds a JD and also offers her full service at no charge to some disadvantaged students.
Best for parents and students who want one guide through college or graduate school admissions.
Common questions
How much does Susan Meyers charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Susan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Susan Meyers help with?
Susan Meyers helps with reviewing test scores, transcripts and teacher comments, critiquing college essays and resumes, choosing between early decision, early action and regular decision and finding merit, athletic and need-based scholarships.
Is Susan Meyers certified?
Susan Meyers lists: JD; Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling; Member, Texas Association for College Admission Counseling; Member, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling.
Does Susan Meyers help with graduate school admissions?
Yes. Her firm helps with both college and graduate school admissions.
Does Susan Meyers write student application essays?
No. Every essay is the student's own work. She critiques essays and resumes.
How do I contact Susan Meyers?
Send Susan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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