Yvonne Espinoza
College admissions counselor for grades 9 to 12 in Austin, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA Professional member; City of Austin Women's Hall of Fame inductee |
| Experience | 24 years coaching |
| Practice | Yvonne Espinoza College Counseling Services |
Yvonne Espinoza is an independent college admissions counselor in Austin, Texas. She helps students in grades 9 to 12 and their parents plan for college and apply. She has over 24 years of experience and has helped thousands of students. She does all the counseling herself and caps her senior caseload at 15 clients. She also advises transfer students and works with families across the United States.
What Yvonne helps with
Yvonne guides students through college planning and the admissions process. She helps teens take ownership of that process.
- College planning for grades 9 to 12
- Building a college list where the student is a strong candidate
- Presenting an authentic application
- Advising for transfer students
- Managing the admissions process as a student
- Working with students of any GPA level
Who Yvonne works with
Yvonne works with students in grades 9 to 12 and their parents. Her clients range from valedictorians to students with a 2.5 GPA. She also works with student athletes and future engineers. She serves Austin families and students across the United States. Transfer students can also get advising.
How Yvonne works
Yvonne uses a student-centered approach. Teens take ownership of the college process and manage it themselves, with her guidance. She draws on training in adolescent social emotional learning. She works directly with each client. She caps her senior caseload at 15 clients, so families can reach her easily.
Background and qualifications
Yvonne has over 24 years of college counseling experience and has worked with thousands of students. She holds the Certified Educational Planner credential and is a professional member of IECA. She has built relationships with college admissions professionals and is active in student advocacy. She has training in adolescent social emotional learning. She is a native Austinite and was inducted into the City of Austin Women's Hall of Fame.
Yvonne Espinoza pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- College counseling contracts
- Hourly college consulting
- Transfer student advising
Yvonne Espinoza reviews
The CoachVouch take
She provides all counseling herself and caps her senior caseload at 15 clients.
Best for Austin-area and national families who want a hands-on counselor for a student in grades 9 to 12.
Common questions
How much does Yvonne Espinoza charge?
Coaching with Yvonne runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Yvonne from this page for an exact quote.
What does Yvonne Espinoza help with?
Yvonne Espinoza helps with college planning for grades 9 to 12, building a college list where the student is a strong candidate, presenting an authentic application and advising for transfer students.
Is Yvonne Espinoza certified?
Yvonne Espinoza lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA Professional member; City of Austin Women's Hall of Fame inductee.
Does Yvonne Espinoza work with transfer students?
Yes. She offers advising for transfer college students as well as counseling for grades 9 to 12.
How do I contact Yvonne Espinoza?
Send Yvonne a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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