Trish Dew
Independent college admissions consultant in Driftwood, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Driftwood, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Apex College Counseling |
Trish Dew is an independent college admissions consultant in Driftwood, Texas. She runs Apex College Counseling and helps students and their parents through the admissions process. Her work covers applications, essays, college selection, scholarships, financial aid and NCAA questions. She also offers career assessment and course planning. One family of a homeschooled student credits her with helping him get into UT Austin's aerospace engineering program.
What Trish helps with
Trish helps students and families get through college admissions with less stress. She breaks the process into small tasks and adds counseling sessions along the way.
- Completing college applications
- Writing college essays
- Choosing which colleges to apply to
- Finding scholarships
- Financial aid and aid appeals
- Preparing for college interviews
- Choosing high school courses
- Planning extracurricular and summer activities
Who Trish works with
Trish works with high school students and their parents. Her client stories include homeschooled students who need to show their education was rigorous. Families who feel stress or conflict during the college search also fit her work.
How Trish works
Trish starts with an in-depth review of the student, including transcripts and resume. She then builds a plan for course choices, extracurriculars and summer activities. She walks with the family through applications, financial aid and college selection. She gives advice and keeps the student accountable along the way. Counseling sessions support each step of the process.
Background and qualifications
Trish Dew is an independent educational consultant and founder of Apex College Counseling in Driftwood, Texas. She is a Professional member of the IECA. Her services include student evaluation, transcript review, resume building, major and career counseling, and help with admissions and financial aid appeals. She has guided homeschooled students through applications to selective schools such as UT Austin.
Trish Dew pricing
Programs and services
- College application support
- Essay help
- College search and selection
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
- Career assessment
- College interview roadmap
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The CoachVouch take
Trish has helped a homeschooled student gain admission to UT Austin's aerospace engineering program after another service told him his chances were near zero.
Best for students and parents in Texas who want a clear plan and less stress during the college admissions process.
Common questions
How much does Trish Dew charge?
Coaching with Trish runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Trish Dew help with?
Trish Dew helps with completing college applications, writing college essays, choosing which colleges to apply to and finding scholarships.
Is Trish Dew certified?
Trish Dew lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Trish Dew work with homeschooled students?
Yes. A homeschooling family worked with her on applications to show their program was rigorous, and their son was admitted to UT Austin.
How do I contact Trish Dew?
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