The Competitive Edge
College admissions and career consultant for students and families in Georgia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysMedical school admissionsLaw school admissionsGrad school and PhDAthletic recruitingFinancial aid and scholarshipsTransfer studentsTherapeutic and gap yearInterview coachingResume and LinkedInCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Georgia, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent college consultant |
The Competitive Edge is an independent college admissions consulting practice in Georgia. It helps students and families with college lists, essays, interviews, financial aid and career direction. The consultant works with students from 9th grade through college and into a first career. Past work includes teaching public speaking to executives and writing speeches. Sessions happen in person or over Skype. The practice also helps students pick a major early to graduate on time.
What The helps with
The practice guides students and families through college admissions, from choosing classes to picking a school. It also helps students find majors and plan for a first career.
- Building a balanced list of reach, target and safety schools
- Writing Common App and supplemental essays
- Preparing for college and scholarship interviews
- Choosing a major before starting college
- Finding merit scholarships and handling financial aid
- Picking classes in 9th, 10th and 11th grades
- Planning testing and meaningful summers
- Applying to medical, law and graduate school
Who The works with
The practice works with students from 9th grade through college and into their first career. It also serves parents who want help with the admissions process. Athletes who want help with recruiting are included. Students applying to medical school, law school and graduate school get help with applications and personal statements.
Background and qualifications
The consultant works in all parts of college counseling, career counseling and majors assessments. Students are supported from 9th grade through college and into a first career. Interview skills and essays are top specialties. This comes from past work teaching public speaking to executives and writing speeches. The consultant is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA.
The Competitive Edge pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting
- Majors assessment
- Essay and application help
- Interview preparation
- Resume and LinkedIn development
- Meetings in person or over Skype
The Competitive Edge reviews
The CoachVouch take
Essay and interview help comes from a past career teaching public speaking to executives and writing speeches.
Best for students and families who want help with admissions, essays, interviews and choosing a major.
Common questions
How much does The Competitive Edge charge?
Coaching with The runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does The Competitive Edge help with?
The Competitive Edge helps with building a balanced list of reach, target and safety schools, writing Common App and supplemental essays, preparing for college and scholarship interviews and choosing a major before starting college.
Does The Competitive Edge coach online?
The is based in Georgia, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is The Competitive Edge certified?
The Competitive Edge lists: HECA member; Independent college consultant.
Does The Competitive Edge help with graduate school applications?
Yes. The practice helps with medical school, law school and graduate school applications and personal statements.
Can The Competitive Edge work with students remotely?
Yes. The practice works with students in person or over Skype.
How do I contact The Competitive Edge?
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