Erica Shen
College admissions consultant for high school students in Temecula, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Temecula, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Shen Educational Consulting, LLC |
Erica Shen is an independent educational consultant in Temecula, California. She helps high school students plan for college and guides their parents through the process. She builds customized college lists, manages application deadlines, and reviews essays. All of her meetings are one-on-one. She visits at least 25 universities around the country every year to learn about their programs and settings. She is a Professional member of IECA.
What Erica helps with
Erica helps students find colleges that fit their academic, social, and financial needs. She also helps them stay on top of applications and deadlines.
- Building a customized college list
- Academic planning
- Career and major exploration
- College research
- College application and essay review
- Financial aid
- Keeping track of application deadlines
- Preparing for interviews and auditions
Who Erica works with
Erica works with high school students who are planning for college, and with their parents. She supports students from the first college research through the acceptance letters. She also works with students who have interviews and auditions as part of their applications.
How Erica works
Erica uses detailed timelines and checklists to keep students on track with applications, essays, interviews, and auditions. She holds regular check-ins along the way. All meetings are one-on-one. She builds each college list around the student's academic, social, and financial needs. Her campus visits to at least 25 universities each year inform the schools she suggests.
Background and qualifications
Erica Shen runs Shen Educational Consulting, LLC, an independent educational consulting practice in Temecula, California. She is a Professional member of IECA. Each year she visits at least 25 universities around the country to learn about their programs and settings. This firsthand knowledge helps her advise students on which schools to put on their lists.
Erica Shen pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one meetings
- Customized college list
- Application management
- Academic planning
- Career and major exploration
- Financial aid guidance
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The CoachVouch take
Visits at least 25 universities around the country every year to advise students from firsthand knowledge.
Best for high school students and parents who want one-on-one help with a college list, essays, and deadlines.
Common questions
How much does Erica Shen charge?
Coaching with Erica runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Erica from this page for an exact quote.
What does Erica Shen help with?
Erica Shen helps with building a customized college list, academic planning, career and major exploration and college research.
Is Erica Shen certified?
Erica Shen lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Erica Shen meet with students one-on-one?
Yes. All of her meetings are one-on-one. She uses them to get to know each student well.
Does Erica help with application deadlines?
Yes. She uses detailed timelines and checklists, along with regular check-ins, to keep students on track.
How do I contact Erica Shen?
Send Erica a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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