Tracy Haferling
Independent college admissions consultant in Irvine, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Based in | Irvine, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
| Practice | Allegiant College Consulting |
Tracy Haferling is an independent college admissions consultant in Irvine, California. Tracy runs Allegiant College Consulting and helps high school students and their parents through the college application process. Tracy brings 30 years in education and has spent the past decade in admissions consulting. Tracy works with students in Orange County and also works with students worldwide by video. Tracy offers hourly planning sessions for 9th and 10th graders.
What Tracy helps with
Tracy helps students understand the college landscape and show their strengths in applications. Tracy also starts early with younger students and their parents.
- Understanding what colleges look for in applicants
- College research and college selection
- Writing college essays
- Choosing extracurricular activities and summer programs
- Picking high school courses that support college goals
- Standardized testing guidance
- Mock interview practice
- Early planning for 9th and 10th graders
Who Tracy works with
Tracy works with high school students who are applying to college, along with their parents. Tracy starts with 9th and 10th graders through early planning sessions. Tracy also guides older students through the application process. Tracy's students live in Orange County and around the world.
How Tracy works
Tracy offers hourly planning sessions for 9th and 10th graders and their parents. Sessions happen as needed, based on availability. Families pick from topics on request, including an admissions overview, a review of the student's academic profile, extracurricular guidance, and standardized testing guidance. Tracy also offers two comprehensive packages for high schoolers applying to college. These cover college research, college selection, essays, extracurricular help, and mock interviews.
Background and qualifications
Tracy has 30 years in education. Tracy spent a career supporting teenagers as they grow, explore their interests, and take on new challenges. For the past decade Tracy has helped students and families with college admissions. Tracy runs Allegiant College Consulting from Irvine in Orange County, California. Tracy is a member of HECA, a group for independent college consultants.
Tracy Haferling pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly planning sessions for 9th and 10th graders
- Two comprehensive college admissions packages
- Virtual sessions for students worldwide
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The CoachVouch take
Tracy brings 30 years in education and works with families in Orange County and around the world by video.
Best for families who want early college planning that starts in 9th or 10th grade.
Common questions
How much does Tracy Haferling charge?
Coaching with Tracy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Tracy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Tracy Haferling help with?
Tracy Haferling helps with understanding what colleges look for in applicants, college research and college selection, writing college essays and choosing extracurricular activities and summer programs.
Does Tracy Haferling coach online?
Tracy is based in Irvine, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Tracy Haferling certified?
Tracy Haferling lists: HECA member.
Does Tracy Haferling work with students outside California?
Yes. Tracy is based in Irvine but works with students worldwide by video.
Can Tracy help students in 9th and 10th grade?
Yes. Tracy offers hourly planning sessions for 9th and 10th graders and their parents. These sessions give early guidance before the process picks up in junior year.
How do I contact Tracy Haferling?
Send Tracy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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