fernando Rodrigues
College Counseling, LLC
SERVICES
I work with high school students primarily in the 10th grade and after, who are at any stage of the college admissions process, by providing the following services:
Planning of high school course work
Identifying summer opportunities and resume preparation
Developing a college list and application strategy
Overseeing the application process and timeline
Interacting with admissions – best practices for campus visits, emails, interviews, etc
Coaching for effective college essays/short answer questions
Reviewing all application materials prior to submission
Selecting who to ask for letters of recommendation
Assisting with the financial aid process and review of award packages
Managing deferrals and wait-lists
WHY HIRE AN IEC
Here are some of the reasons students and families have sought the help of an Independent Educational Consultant:
You need someone to help you be proactive and stay on track
You are new to the college admissions process
You can benefit from current and sound advice
You need help articulating your thoughts on paper
You want to enjoy the journey as much as the destination
As a proud member of IECA, I encourage you to review the Association’s Principles of Good Practice, which describe the expected standards of professional service and personal conduct I am responsible for upholding. I also maintain memberships with the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) to insure I stay current in the profession and bring the most up-to-date information to my students.
about
I began my career in higher education as an admissions officer at a small liberal arts college, where my work included reading and evaluating domestic and international applications, participating in decision-making admissions committees, training newly hired admissions staff and student volunteers, and serving as liaison to the athletic department and the financial aid office. My twelve years in admissions granted me opportunities to develop and broaden a deep understanding of the recruitment strategies colleges implement to enroll their classes year after year.
Most recently and prior to becoming an Independent Educational Consultant, I was the Director of College Counseling college prep high school in Tampa, FL, where, for nearly a decade, I provided comprehensive college counseling to students with a wide array of interests, academic abilities, talents, and financial resources. During that time, I visited and interacted with over one hundred colleges and universities annually, and assisted hundreds of students in their college search and application process with a goal of making it as enjoyable and rewarding as possible.
CONTACT
Fernando Rodrigues
(813) 444-4172
fernando@collegefr.com
A Tampa-based college counseling consultancy serving families through all stages of the college application process.