Susan Wertheimer
College and boarding school admissions advisor, former University of Vermont admissions
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Practice | THRIVE Educational Advising Services |
Susan Wertheimer is a college admissions advisor who helps high school students plan for college and apply. She spent 32 years in admissions at the University of Vermont before retiring in 2016. She then teamed up with Marta Beede, Ed.D. to run THRIVE Educational Advising Services. The practice also covers boarding school admissions. Their work centers on finding a school that fits a student's goals, personality and financial resources.
What Susan helps with
Susan helps high school students through each step of the college admissions process. She also helps families with boarding school admissions.
- Selecting high school classes
- Exploring academic and career interests
- Building a college list
- Getting through the application process
- Finding a college that fits personality and goals
- Finding a school that fits the family's financial resources
- Boarding school admissions
Who Susan works with
Susan works with high school students who want help with the college admissions process. The practice also serves students looking at boarding schools. Clients want a school that matches their goals, personality and financial resources.
Background and qualifications
Susan spent 32 years working in admissions at the University of Vermont. She retired from that role in 2016 but wanted to keep working in higher education. She then partnered with Marta Beede, Ed.D. to form THRIVE Educational Advising Services. Together they offer college and boarding school admissions services for students and families.
Susan Wertheimer pricing
Programs and services
- College advising and planning
- Boarding school admissions advising
Susan Wertheimer reviews
The CoachVouch take
Susan brings 32 years of university admissions experience at the University of Vermont to her advising work.
Best for high school students who want guidance on class choices, college lists and applications from a former university admissions professional.
Common questions
How much does Susan Wertheimer charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Susan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Susan Wertheimer help with?
Susan Wertheimer helps with selecting high school classes, exploring academic and career interests, building a college list and getting through the application process.
Does Susan Wertheimer help with boarding school admissions?
Yes. THRIVE provides both college and boarding school admission services.
Does Susan Wertheimer help with choosing high school classes?
Yes. Her advising includes selecting high school classes along with exploring academic and career interests.
How do I contact Susan Wertheimer?
Send Susan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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