Ellen Fisher
College admissions consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Independent educational consultant (IEC); CAL program graduate |
| Practice | College4u |
Ellen Fisher is a college admissions consultant and the founder of College4u. She helps high school students and their families choose colleges, prepare, and apply. Before consulting, she taught high school students with unique learning styles and sold software to corporate America for over 25 years. She works in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also works with students online across the United States and in other countries.
What Ellen helps with
Ellen helps high school students and their families with college selection, preparation, and the admissions process.
- Choosing the right colleges
- Preparing for college
- Getting through the admissions process
- Finding the best match between a student and a college
- Planning for the wider college experience
Who Ellen works with
Ellen works with high school students and their families. She meets clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also works with students online throughout the United States and in other countries.
Background and qualifications
Ellen graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and completed graduate school at Syracuse University. She taught high school students with unique learning styles. She then sold software to corporate America for over 25 years. After that, she became an independent educational consultant by completing the CAL program. She founded College4u to guide students and families through college selection and admissions.
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Programs and services
- Personalized college consulting for students and families
- Virtual consulting
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The CoachVouch take
Ellen taught students with unique learning styles and spent over 25 years in software sales before becoming an admissions consultant.
Best for high school students and families who want personal help finding the right college match.
Common questions
How much does Ellen Fisher charge?
Coaching with Ellen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Ellen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ellen Fisher help with?
Ellen Fisher helps with choosing the right colleges, preparing for college, getting through the admissions process and finding the best match between a student and a college.
Does Ellen Fisher coach online?
Ellen is based in California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Ellen Fisher certified?
Ellen Fisher lists: Independent educational consultant (IEC); CAL program graduate.
Does Ellen Fisher work with students outside California?
Yes. Ellen works with students online throughout the United States and internationally.
How do I contact Ellen Fisher?
Send Ellen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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