Susan Skrocki
College admissions consultant for high school students and parents in Alaska
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Based in | Alaska, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA, awarded with distinction; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association; Member, Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling |
| Practice | Susan Skrocki College Consulting |
Susan Skrocki is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents with the college search and application process. She spent twenty years as a teacher before starting her practice. She holds a College Counseling certificate from UCLA, awarded with distinction. She tours up to 30 college campuses each year. She meets with students one on one by Zoom and keeps parents updated at each step.
What Susan helps with
Susan helps students find the right colleges and finish their applications on time. She also helps families who don't know where to start.
- Choosing which colleges fit the student
- Knowing where and when to start the process
- Making an application show who the student is
- Keeping essays and deadlines organized
- Building independence and ownership in teens
- Planning early in freshman and sophomore years
- Keeping parents informed of progress
Who Susan works with
Susan works with high school students and their parents. She takes freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Freshmen can join a program called Strategy Start. Sophomores use the time to get involved, pick courses and prepare for junior year applications. Juniors start the application process.
How Susan works
Susan meets with students one on one by Zoom. She oversees the application process and keeps parents informed at each step. Freshmen can join a program called Strategy Start for early planning. Sophomores start in time to choose courses and get involved. Juniors begin applications. She starts with a free meeting that families schedule after sending a contact form.
Background and qualifications
Susan spent twenty years as a teacher. She then founded Susan Skrocki College Consulting to keep helping students and families in education. She earned a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA, awarded with distinction. She is an active member of the Higher Education Consultants Association and the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling. She visits and tours up to 30 college campuses each year. She also presents to peers at conferences and online workshops.
Susan Skrocki pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college advising by Zoom
- Strategy Start for freshmen
- Sophomore year planning
- Junior year application support
- Free introductory meeting
Susan Skrocki reviews
The CoachVouch take
Susan is a former teacher of twenty years who tours up to 30 college campuses each year.
Best for families who want organized help with college search, essays and deadlines, starting in freshman to junior year.
Common questions
How much does Susan Skrocki charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Susan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Susan Skrocki help with?
Susan Skrocki helps with choosing which colleges fit the student, knowing where and when to start the process, making an application show who the student is and keeping essays and deadlines organized.
Does Susan Skrocki coach online?
Susan is based in Alaska, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Susan Skrocki certified?
Susan Skrocki lists: Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA, awarded with distinction; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association; Member, Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling.
What grade should students start with Susan Skrocki?
Susan takes freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Starting sophomore or junior year gives time to plan courses and avoid a last minute rush.
Does Susan Skrocki meet with students in person?
Susan advises students one on one remotely by Zoom.
How do I contact Susan Skrocki?
Send Susan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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