Education Consultant
Andrew Walzer
Opening Doors to the Right College, at the Right Price.
Why Hire An independent Education Consultant
Finding the Right Fit
Choosing a college is a vital decision in life. It requires careful planning and research to find the school that best fits the student academically, socially, and financially. High school counselors often have a large student-to-counselor ratio. An independent college consultant provides consistent, personalized service..
Knowing the Student
Getting an outside perspective can help students clarify their goals, interests, and the type of college they are seeking.
Developing a College List
An independent educational consultant assists the student in developing a college list that reflects their goals, interests, and preferred campus atmosphere. This approach helps them create a list of colleges that are the best fit.
Making College Affordable
My specific focus is helping families and students research different types of financial aid, both need-based and merit-based, and systematically create a college list that meets the students’ needs and provides an affordable aid package.
Colleges assemble their freshman cohorts like a baseball team. They look for a variety of strengths and diverse qualities that complement each other. Colleges seek geographical diversity and a range of talents and strengths, so it is essential to cast a wide net and apply to a variety of colleges and universities, especially if you're seeking financial aid.
Professional Service
The college landscape is changing rapidly. I stay up to date on changes and trends in higher education admissions.
Contact Us
Ready to take the first step? Contact us today to learn more about my services and how I can help you achieve your goals. We look forward to hearing from you!
Andrew Walzer Education Consultant
My Expertise
With a Ph.D. in American Studies and a B.A. in Politics, I have over 30 years of experience in higher education, including as an Associate Professor at Los Angeles City College and as a Trustee at Santa Monica College. I have taught at research institutions, private colleges, state universities, and community colleges. Committed to student success, I trained with the Association of Independent College Consultants and am enrolled in UCLA’s College Counseling Certificate Program.
My Services
- Conduct a Personalized Assessment of the Student
- Develop a List of Colleges that are the Right Fit
- Guide students through the application process
Welcome to Andrew Walzer Education Consultant!
Personalized Assessment
Personalized Assessment
Personalized Assessment
- Meet with students regularly to build trust and rapport.
- Help students stay on track in high school by monitoring grades, coursework, and extracurricular activities.
- Use evaluation tools such as interest surveys to help students clarify their goals and interests
- Mindset shaping - guiding students to use their self-assessment results to identify where they will thrive and what college environments will best suit them.
- Have students develop a “brag sheet” that lists their achievements, leadership roles, awards, and key experiences.
Develop a List
Personalized Assessment
Personalized Assessment
- Determine the colleges that best fit their strengths, interests, and goals.
- Develop a Brand - craft a compelling narrative.
- Determine financial aid needs and opportunities.
- Use college search tools to determine best-fit colleges and universities
Guiding Students
- Create a checklist and timeline for the application process.
- Confirm the final list of target, match, and safety schools.
- Review each school’s application requirements (application type, essays, recommendation letters, portfolios, test requirements).
- Gather or request transcripts and letters of recommendation.
- Track financial aid and scholarship application deadlines.
- Note Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision dates.
- Prepare for standardized exams.
- Work on the college essay.
Contact Us
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your goals. We look forward to hearing from you!
818-324-9811