Ellen Fisher
Independent college admissions counselor in San Mateo, California
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | San Mateo, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Admission and Career Planning, UC Berkeley; MA in Secondary Education and Learning Differences, Syracuse University; BA in Liberal Arts, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC); Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) |
| Languages | English and Chinese |
| Practice | College4U |
Ellen Fisher is an independent college admissions counselor in San Mateo, California. She helps high school and transfer students and their families pick colleges, prepare, and apply. Her practice is called College4U. She holds a master's degree in secondary education and learning differences. She also belongs to CAST, a group of 5 Bay Area college advisors. She works with students across the United States and abroad, in person or online.
What Ellen helps with
Ellen helps students choose the right college and get through the application process. She focuses on fit as well as acceptance.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Managing the application process step by step
- Writing strong college essays
- Applying as a transfer student
- Applying from outside the United States
- Finding schools that support different learning styles
- Considering colleges east of the Rockies
Who Ellen works with
Ellen works with high school students and transfer students, along with their parents. Her clients live in the United States and in other countries. She also works with students who learn in different ways and need schools that support them.
Background and qualifications
Ellen has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years and lives in San Mateo. She earned a Certificate in College Admission and Career Planning at UC Berkeley. She holds an MA in Secondary Education and Learning Differences from Syracuse University and a BA in Liberal Arts from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is a member of HECA, WACAC and NACAC. She also belongs to CAST, a group of 5 Bay Area college advisors, and does pro bono work for the Foundation for a College Education in East Palo Alto.
Ellen Fisher pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Transfer student counseling
- Virtual sessions
- Face-to-face sessions
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The CoachVouch take
Ellen has a master's degree in learning differences and knows many schools that support multiple learning styles.
Best for high school and transfer students who want help finding a college that fits them, including students abroad.
Common questions
How much does Ellen Fisher charge?
Coaching with Ellen runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Ellen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ellen Fisher help with?
Ellen Fisher helps with building a college list that fits the student, managing the application process step by step, writing strong college essays and applying as a transfer student.
Does Ellen Fisher coach online?
Ellen is based in San Mateo, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Ellen Fisher certified?
Ellen Fisher lists: Certificate in College Admission and Career Planning, UC Berkeley; MA in Secondary Education and Learning Differences, Syracuse University; BA in Liberal Arts, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC); Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
Does Ellen Fisher work with international students?
Yes. Ellen works with students throughout the United States and abroad. She meets with many of them virtually.
How do I contact Ellen Fisher?
Send Ellen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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