Virginia Blackwell
College guidance from a former Hollins University admissions director
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | College Direction Counseling Services |
Virginia Blackwell has been an Independent Educational Consultant since 2001, after directing and associate-directing admissions at Hollins University in the 1980s and interning in Harvard's scholarship office.
Good fit if
- You want help with college admissions
- You want help with college essays
- You want help with financial aid and scholarships
- You're a student (or the parent of one)
- You're a parent
How Virginia works
Guides students and parents through course selection, career interests, resumes, essays, interviews, and scholarships.
Background and qualifications
- Independent Educational Consultant since 2001
- Director of Admissions at Hollins University, 1985-1991
- Associate Director of Admissions at Hollins University, 1983-1985
- Graduate Intern in the Harvard University Scholarship Office, 1982-1983
- Served on the Cypress Fairbanks ISD Superintendent Advisory Committee, 1998-2006
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Common questions
How much does Virginia Blackwell charge?
Coaching with Virginia runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Virginia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Virginia Blackwell help with?
Virginia Blackwell focuses on college admissions, college essays and financial aid and scholarships.
How do I contact Virginia Blackwell?
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