Susan Sue Wachter
College admissions consultant serving students near Boston and nationwide
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | B.S., Boston University; M.S., The Johns Hopkins University; Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) |
| Experience | 17 years coaching |
| Practice | Acton College Consulting, LLC |
Susan Sue Wachter is a college admissions consultant who guides high school students and their families through the admissions process. She founded Acton College Consulting in 2010 and serves students in suburban Boston and from around the country. She has 30 years in admissions and worked as an admissions officer at New York University, University of Baltimore and Boston University. She also read applications for American University.
What Susan helps with
Susan helps students prepare strong applications in a focused and timely way. She also keeps families on a clear timeline for each step.
- Building a college list
- Preparing for college visits and interviews
- Writing college essays, short answers and supplemental questions
- Creating a student resume
- Choosing admission tests
- Selecting high school courses
- Planning extracurriculars and summer programs
- Staying organized with a realistic timeline
Who Susan works with
Susan works with high school students and their families. Her clients live in suburban Boston and across the country. She also offers seminars and workshops on the admissions process for families in the Northwest suburbs of Boston.
How Susan works
Susan builds a realistic timeline for every step of the admissions process. This keeps students organized and focused. Her work covers the college list, visit and interview prep, essays and supplemental questions, and the student resume. She also gives advice on admission testing, course selection, extracurriculars and summer activities. She offers seminars and workshops as well.
Background and qualifications
Susan has worked in college admissions for 30 years. She worked as an admissions officer for New York University, University of Baltimore and Boston University. She was also a contracted application reader for American University. For the past 17 years she has worked as an Independent Educational Consultant focused on college admissions. She founded Acton College Consulting in 2010.
Susan Sue Wachter pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions guidance
- Seminars and workshops
- College list creation
- Essay and application support
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The CoachVouch take
She worked as an admissions officer at three universities before becoming an independent consultant.
Best for high school students and families who want an organized, step-by-step timeline for college applications.
Common questions
How much does Susan Sue Wachter charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Susan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Susan Sue Wachter help with?
Susan Sue Wachter helps with building a college list, preparing for college visits and interviews, writing college essays, short answers and supplemental questions and creating a student resume.
Is Susan Sue Wachter certified?
Susan Sue Wachter lists: B.S., Boston University; M.S., The Johns Hopkins University; Independent Educational Consultant (IEC).
Does Susan Sue Wachter work with students outside the Boston area?
Yes. She serves students in suburban Boston and from around the country.
Does Susan help with things beyond essays?
Yes. She also helps with the college list, visits and interviews, the student resume, admission testing, course selection, extracurriculars and summer programs.
How do I contact Susan Sue Wachter?
Send Susan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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