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About Access College America

A Leading College Counseling Agency

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We Proudly Support Our Community!

Sponsor Westlake high school PTO
Westwood High School PTSA sponsor
Westbank Library Sponsor
Lake Travis High School PTO
Lasa football sponsor
sponsor McNeil PTO

About the Founder

Dale Price, M.B.A. is the Founder & CEO of Access College America LLC. As the highest-rated agency in the region, Dale's college planning advice has been featured on ABC, CBS, Good Day Austin, Austin America-Statesman, Charlotte Today, and Good Morning Texas.

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Our dedicated college consultant holds a Master’s degree in Education (with select business/operations exceptions) and is formally certified by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). We don't just coach applications; we are licensed school system experts.

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Mastery of School Systems

Our consultants hold Master’s Degrees in Education and Texas Educator Certificates. They are formally trained in complex high school academic ecosystems —including AP/IB course sequencing, transcript interpretation, and localized GPA/rank policies —ensuring your student optimizes rigor without risking their GPA

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Inside Admissions Expertise

With extensive experience working directly inside schools , our team understands exactly how admissions offices evaluate student profiles, transcripts, and counselor recommendations. We build application strategies based on real-world school system frameworks, not speculative internet trends.

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Holistic Student Support

Admissions can be high pressure. Because our advisors are state-certified school counselors , they have formal graduate-level training in adolescent psychology, academic stress management, and ethical standards. We support both your child’s admissions strategy and their emotional well-being.

Meet the Team

Comprehensive. STEM. Experts.

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Staff Spotlight

Aimee Nunez, M.Ed.

College Consultant Associate

INTRODUCING Julie Gooden, M.Ed., Access College America's newest College Consultant!
WELCOME to Access College America, a Leading College Planning Agency based in Austin, Texas
INTRODUCING: Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed, GCDF, college consultant with Access College America
INTRODUCING Melissa Wood, M.Ed., Access College America's newest College Consultant Associate.
INTRODUCING: John Baier, MS, College Consultant with Access College America
INTRODUCING Ann Cinelli, M.Ed., Access College America's College Consultant Associate

Our Unique Approach

Our mission is to help our scholars Prepare, Apply and Achieve! We do this through accountability, passion, initiative, and simplicity. Our scholars succeed because we apply a holistic approach towards guidance with college planning services.

1 Discovery & Reflection Career Calls Job Shadowing Career Inventories 2 Academic Planning Identifying Rigor Providing Evidence Maintaining Performance 4 Activity Planning Clubs & Organizations Summer Leadership Camps Internships, Part-time Employment Independent Research Projects 3 Standardizing T est Planning ACT & TEST Prep Included
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Connect with the ACA Team

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(512) 686-8899

admin@accesscollegeamerica.org

7500 Rialto Blvd.

Austin, TX 78735

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