Teri Thompson
Independent college admissions consultant in Seattle, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Experience | 17 years coaching |
| Practice | Thompson College Consulting |
Teri Thompson is an independent college admissions consultant in Seattle, Washington. She helps students and parents plan for college and apply. Her firm, Thompson College Consulting, has worked with more than 1,000 students over 17 years. Those students have been admitted to more than 100 colleges. She supports families at each stage, from high school course planning to senior year applications. She also advises on applying to colleges in the UK and Europe.
What Teri helps with
Teri helps families who feel overwhelmed by the college admissions process. She works with students who are just starting to explore options and with seniors preparing applications.
- Planning high school courses
- Preparing college applications as a senior
- Writing college essays
- Choosing who to ask for letters of recommendation
- Building a strong activities profile
- Testing and visiting colleges
- Paying for college
- Choosing a college major
Who Teri works with
Teri works with both students and their parents. Her clients include families just beginning to explore college options, students planning high school courses, and seniors getting ready to submit applications. She also helps students who want to apply to colleges in the UK, Europe, or other places abroad.
Background and qualifications
Teri Thompson is an independent educational consultant based in Seattle, Washington, and a professional member of IECA. She has helped students with college admissions for 17 years. In that time she has worked with more than 1,000 students, and they have been admitted to more than 100 colleges. Her firm covers testing, campus visits, gap years, summer programs, paying for college, majors, essays, and college abroad. She also writes about admissions, including a guide to the University of Washington.
Teri Thompson pricing
Programs and services
- Free phone consultation
- College admissions guidance for students and parents
- Student login portal
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The CoachVouch take
Teri has worked with more than 1,000 students over 17 years and also advises on applying to colleges in the UK and Europe.
Best for students and parents in the Seattle area who want help with every stage of college admissions.
Common questions
How much does Teri Thompson charge?
Coaching with Teri runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Teri from this page for an exact quote.
What does Teri Thompson help with?
Teri Thompson helps with planning high school courses, preparing college applications as a senior, writing college essays and choosing who to ask for letters of recommendation.
Is Teri Thompson certified?
Teri Thompson lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Teri Thompson help with applying to colleges outside the US?
Yes. Thompson College Consulting helps students who want to apply to colleges in the UK, Europe, or elsewhere.
Can Teri help students who are not yet seniors?
Yes. She works with students who are just starting to explore options and those planning high school courses, as well as seniors preparing applications.
How do I contact Teri Thompson?
Send Teri a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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