Susan Sue Wachter
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Acton College Consulting, LLC |
Susan Sue Wachter is an independent college admissions consultant who runs Acton College Consulting, LLC in Massachusetts. She helps students and parents through the college application process. Her goal is to match each student with the right college fit. She works with students at all academic levels. Her support covers building a college list, planning campus visits including virtual ones, and reviewing essays and activity sheets.
What Susan helps with
Sue guides students through the college application process. She focuses on finding a college that fits each student.
- Choosing an appropriate college list
- Planning and organizing college visits, including virtual visits
- Reviewing essays and short answers
- Reviewing activity sheets
- Preparing for interviews and building a resume
- Getting teacher recommendations
- Staying focused, organized and on track
- Building an application that shows personal strengths
Who Susan works with
Sue works with high school students and their parents. She serves students at all academic levels, not only top performers. Her clients are based around Acton, Massachusetts.
Background and qualifications
Sue is an independent educational consultant and the owner of Acton College Consulting, LLC. She is a member of HECA, a professional group for independent college consultants. Her practice covers the full application process, from picking colleges to preparing interviews and resumes. She serves students at all academic levels.
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Programs and services
- Personalized college counseling
- Virtual college visit planning
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The CoachVouch take
Sue offers college counseling for students at all academic levels, with support that covers each step of the application.
Best for students and parents who want help staying organized and finding the right college fit.
Common questions
How much does Susan Sue Wachter charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Susan Sue Wachter help with?
Susan Sue Wachter helps with choosing an appropriate college list, planning and organizing college visits, including virtual visits, reviewing essays and short answers and reviewing activity sheets.
Does Susan Sue Wachter coach online?
Susan is based in Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Susan Sue Wachter certified?
Susan Sue Wachter lists: HECA member.
Does Sue Wachter help with virtual college visits?
Yes. She plans and organizes college visits, including virtual visits.
Does Sue Wachter only work with top students?
No. Her counseling is built for all academic levels.
How do I contact Susan Sue Wachter?
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