Geraldine Wong
College admissions consultant for students and families in Fresno, California
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Fresno, California, United States |
| Credentials | M.Ed. in Education; Founding member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) |
| Experience | 25 years coaching |
| Practice | College Edge |
Geraldine Wong, known as Gerry, is an independent college admissions consultant in Fresno, California. She helps students and parents with the college application process. She founded College Edge in 1999 and has worked in education in the Central Valley for over 30 years. She spent over 18 years as an External Admission Evaluator at UC Berkeley. Her business has grown only through client referrals. She works with families across the United States and abroad.
What Geraldine helps with
Gerry guides students through college applications at the undergraduate, transfer and graduate levels. She also helps with professional school and athletic paths.
- Applying to undergraduate programs
- Transferring to a new college
- Applying to graduate programs
- Combined medical programs for high school students
- Dental, law, nursing, pharmacy and veterinary school admission
- NCAA athletic counseling
- High school guidance
Who Geraldine works with
Gerry works with students and families from many backgrounds. Her clients live across the United States and abroad. They include high school students, transfer students and graduate applicants. Some are athletes who need NCAA guidance. Others are high school students aiming for fast track medical programs.
Background and qualifications
Gerry holds a Master's degree in Education. She taught for 30 years and worked three years as a school counselor in the Central Valley of California. She served over 18 years as an External Admission Evaluator at UC Berkeley. She started College Edge in 1999 and has worked as an independent educational consultant for over 25 years. She is a founding member of HECA and a member of WACAC. She visits over 10 colleges each year and attends conferences to track changes in higher education. She has presented at national conferences.
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Gerry spent over 18 years as an External Admission Evaluator at UC Berkeley and is a founding member of HECA.
Best for students and parents who want one consultant to guide them from high school through college, transfer or professional school applications.
Common questions
How much does Geraldine Wong charge?
Coaching with Geraldine runs $130 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Geraldine Wong help with?
Geraldine Wong helps with applying to undergraduate programs, transferring to a new college, applying to graduate programs and combined medical programs for high school students.
Is Geraldine Wong certified?
Geraldine Wong lists: M.Ed. in Education; Founding member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC).
Does Gerry Wong work with families outside California?
Yes. She works with students and families throughout the United States and abroad.
Does Gerry Wong help with medical and other professional programs?
Yes. She helps with combined medical programs for high school students. She also helps with dental, law, nursing, pharmacy and veterinary admission.
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