Susanna de Chenonceau
College admissions counselor for high school students and families
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Experience | 20 years coaching |
| Languages | English and French |
| Practice | CollegeMapper |
Susanna de Chenonceau is a college admissions counselor who helps high school students and their families with the college search, applications and final choice. She has worked with students for over 20 years, and 17 of those years were as a full time college counselor. Before that, she taught high school English and Journalism for 10 years. She also does college-access work for first-generation and disadvantaged students. She coaches in English and French.
What Susanna helps with
Susanna guides students and families through the whole college process, from early planning to choosing a school.
- College prep and course selection
- Building a college list and searching for schools
- Resume building
- Planning campus visits
- Recommendation letters
- Interview preparation
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Essay writing and test prep information
Who Susanna works with
Susanna works with high school students and their families. She has a strong focus on first-generation, disadvantaged and marginalised students who want to get to and through university. She also works with expat families and has students in French-speaking countries around the world.
Background and qualifications
Susanna has helped high school students with college admissions for over 20 years. For 17 of those years she has worked as a full time college counselor. Before that, she spent 10 years as a high school English and Journalism teacher. She is active in college-access work and helps first-generation, disadvantaged and marginalised students get into and finish university. She is a first-generation college student herself. She lived in France, has lived abroad, and speaks French.
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The CoachVouch take
Susanna is a first-generation college graduate and former English and Journalism teacher who speaks French and works with students in French-speaking countries.
Best for high school students and families, including first-generation students and expats, who want help with every step of college admissions.
Common questions
How much does Susanna de Chenonceau charge?
Coaching with Susanna runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Susanna from this page for an exact quote.
What does Susanna de Chenonceau help with?
Susanna de Chenonceau helps with college prep and course selection, building a college list and searching for schools, resume building and planning campus visits.
Does Susanna work with students outside the United States?
Yes. She has students in French-speaking countries around the world and enjoys working with expat families. She coaches in both English and French.
Does Susanna help with first-generation college students?
Yes. She does college-access work for first-generation, disadvantaged and marginalised students and is a first-generation student herself.
How do I contact Susanna de Chenonceau?
Send Susanna a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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