Ellen Fisher
Independent college admissions consultant for high school and transfer students
| 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 | HECA member |
| Languages | English and Chinese |
| Practice | College4U |
Ellen Fisher is an independent college admissions consultant who runs College4U. She helps high school students and transfer students, along with their families, choose colleges and apply. Her work centers on matching each student with the right school, not only getting an acceptance. She meets students face to face and also works online with clients in the United States and other countries. She works in English and Chinese.
What Ellen helps with
Ellen helps students pick colleges, prepare, and apply. She focuses on finding a school that fits the student.
- Choosing colleges that fit a student's personality and goals
- Building a list of suitable schools
- Preparing for the admissions process
- Keeping applications on a step-by-step schedule
- Applying as a transfer student
- Applying from outside the United States
Who Ellen works with
Ellen works with high school students and transfer students, plus their families. Her clients live in the United States and in other countries. Parents are part of the process, and the student takes the lead on their own college search.
Background and qualifications
Ellen Fisher is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She runs College4U, a college counseling practice in California. She has worked with students and colleges over a long period. She serves clients in person and online, in the United States and abroad. She works in English and Chinese.
Ellen Fisher pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college consulting
- Online sessions
- In-person meetings
- College selection and planning
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The CoachVouch take
Ellen focuses on matching students with the right college and works in both English and Chinese.
Best for high school or transfer students who want help finding a college that fits them.
Common questions
How much does Ellen Fisher charge?
Coaching with Ellen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ellen Fisher help with?
Ellen Fisher helps with choosing colleges that fit a student's personality and goals, building a list of suitable schools, preparing for the admissions process and keeping applications on a step-by-step schedule.
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: HECA member.
Does Ellen Fisher work with international students?
Yes. She works with students in the United States and abroad, mostly online.
Does Ellen Fisher coach in languages other than English?
Yes. She works in English and Chinese.
How do I contact Ellen Fisher?
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