Ellen Weiss Phelps
College and graduate school admissions consultant in Washington
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysGrad school and PhDFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Washington, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Ph.D.; HECA member |
| Practice | Ellen Weiss Phelps & Associates |
Ellen Weiss Phelps is an independent educational and career consultant who helps students and parents with college and graduate school admissions. She draws on her knowledge of higher education and her own experience in admissions. She helps high school students choose schools, plan tests, and build applications. She also supports college students with course planning, internships, and graduate or professional school choices. She does not write essays for clients. She works in person, by video, or by phone.
What Ellen helps with
Ellen helps families pick colleges and apply to them. She also helps college students plan for graduate school and careers.
- Judging college fit and choosing schools
- Financial aid, scholarships, and merit money
- Planning for standardized tests
- Building strong applications, campus visits, and interviews
- Developing college and scholarship essays
- Planning high school classes and activities
- Career planning
- Choosing graduate or professional programs
Who Ellen works with
Ellen works with high school students and their families on college planning. She also works with college students and others who want help with graduate or professional school, internships, jobs, and career plans.
How Ellen works
Ellen meets regularly with students and families in person, by video, or by phone. She is also available by phone or email between meetings. She reviews and suggests edits to applications, essays, activity lists, and resumes. She coaches students on self-advocacy so they can get support services in college. She helps with essays but does not write them.
Background and qualifications
Ellen holds a Ph.D. and is a member of HECA. She works as an independent college consultant. Her guidance draws on her knowledge of higher education and her experience in admissions. Her practice covers college, graduate school, and professional school applications, as well as career planning for students.
Ellen Weiss Phelps pricing
Programs and services
- Regular meetings in person, by video, or by phone
- College application guidance for high school students
- Support for college students and graduate school applicants
- Career planning assessment and guidance
Ellen Weiss Phelps reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ellen supports families from high school planning through graduate school and career choices, and she coaches students on self-advocacy for college support services.
Best for high school families who want guidance on college fit, aid, and applications, without a consultant writing the essays.
Common questions
How much does Ellen Weiss Phelps charge?
Coaching with Ellen runs $130 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ellen Weiss Phelps help with?
Ellen Weiss Phelps helps with judging college fit and choosing schools, financial aid, scholarships, and merit money, planning for standardized tests and building strong applications, campus visits, and interviews.
Does Ellen Weiss Phelps coach online?
Ellen is based in Washington, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Ellen Weiss Phelps certified?
Ellen Weiss Phelps lists: Ph.D.; HECA member.
Does Ellen Weiss Phelps write college essays for students?
No. She helps students develop their essays and suggests edits, but she does not write them.
How do I contact Ellen Weiss Phelps?
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