Susan Skrocki
Independent college admissions consultant for students and parents in Alaska
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Alaska, United States |
| 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 choose colleges and apply. She worked as a teacher for twenty years before starting her practice. She now tours up to 30 college campuses every year. She holds a UCLA College Counseling certificate earned with distinction. She works with each student one on one and helps families stay on top of essays and deadlines.
What Susan helps with
Susan helps families who feel overwhelmed by the college search and application process. She guides students from picking schools to finishing applications.
- Choosing which colleges fit a student best
- Knowing where and when to start the process
- Understanding what admissions readers look for
- Making an application show who the student is
- Keeping essays and deadlines organized
- Building student independence and ownership of the process
Who Susan works with
Susan works with high school students and their parents. Families include students who are just starting in freshman year and students who are close to applying. She gives each student individual help during the college search and application process.
Background and qualifications
Susan spent twenty years as a teacher before founding Susan Skrocki College Consulting. 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 to keep her knowledge of schools current.
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A former teacher of twenty years who tours up to 30 college campuses each year.
Best for families who want organized, individual help with choosing colleges and managing applications.
Common questions
How much does Susan Skrocki charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Susan Skrocki help with?
Susan Skrocki helps with choosing which colleges fit a student best, knowing where and when to start the process, understanding what admissions readers look for and making an application show who the student is.
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.
Does Susan Skrocki work with younger high school students?
Yes. Parents of freshmen have worked with her to start the college process early.
How do I contact Susan Skrocki?
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