Erin Mitchell
College admissions consultant for students and families in San Diego
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | San Diego, California, United States |
| Credentials | M.Ed.; HECA member |
| Practice | Erin Mitchell Educational Consulting |
Erin Mitchell is an independent college admissions consultant in San Diego, California. She helps students and their families choose colleges and get through the admissions process. She started in higher education counseling at UCSD and UCSC, then opened her own practice in Campbell, CA in 2002. She moved to San Diego in 2008. Most of her clients live in Northern San Diego, including Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, Poway, and Carmel Valley.
What Erin helps with
Erin helps students find colleges that fit their needs and guides them through applying. She also helps families deal with too much information and the stress of the process.
- Finding colleges that fit a student's needs and goals
- Guiding students through the admissions process
- Sorting through too much college information
- Handling the stress of college decisions for parents and students
- Starting early college planning in 8th grade
- Applying late, as early as fall of senior year
Who Erin works with
Erin works with high school students and their parents in San Diego County. She takes students at any stage, from the second semester of 8th grade to early fall of senior year if she has space. She works with students whatever their grades, test scores, learning style, or life obstacles.
How Erin works
Erin gives each student personal, one-on-one attention. Hours and services change from student to student because no two students are alike. Her work follows a timeline that starts as early as 8th grade. She offers a free consultation so families can learn about her services and how she works.
Background and qualifications
Erin Mitchell holds an M.Ed. and is a member of HECA. She began her career in higher education counseling at UCSD, then UCSC, where she helped students moving into college. Over those 5 years she grew interested in the college selection process. She built her own practice in Campbell, CA in 2002. In 2008 she left full-time practice and moved to San Diego. She has since rebuilt her business there.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions consulting
- Free, no obligation consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Erin worked in university counseling at UCSD and UCSC before starting her own admissions practice in 2002.
Best for San Diego County families who want personal, one-on-one help choosing colleges and applying, starting anywhere from 8th grade to senior fall.
Common questions
How much does Erin Mitchell charge?
Coaching with Erin runs $130 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Erin Mitchell help with?
Erin Mitchell helps with finding colleges that fit a student's needs and goals, guiding students through the admissions process, sorting through too much college information and handling the stress of college decisions for parents and students.
Is Erin Mitchell certified?
Erin Mitchell lists: M.Ed.; HECA member.
When can students start working with Erin Mitchell?
Students can start as early as the second semester of 8th grade. She also takes students as late as early fall of senior year if she has space.
How do I contact Erin Mitchell?
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