Gina Gerrato
College admissions consultant for students and parents in San Diego
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Life coach |
| Based in | San Diego, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Greenhaus College Consulting |
Gina Gerrato is an independent educational consultant in San Diego, California. She runs Greenhaus College Consulting and helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. Her work covers course planning, college lists, applications, and essays. The practice also offers a UC admissions package, transfer admissions help, and graduate school advising. Students start as early as 9th grade and move through a 4 step process that begins with Explore and Plan.
What Gina helps with
Gina helps students handle the many choices in college admissions, from classes and testing to essays and deadlines.
- Planning four years of high school coursework
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Writing the 4 UC essays and choosing UC campuses and majors
- Planning summers and extracurricular activities
- Meeting application deadlines early
- Transfer admissions
- Graduate school applications and resumes
Who Gina works with
Gina works with high school students and their parents, starting as early as 9th grade. She also helps transfer students and people applying to graduate school. The practice has a service for students with ADHD or learning differences.
How Gina works
Greenhaus uses a 4 step process that starts with Explore. In that step, students take an in-depth assessment of their academic and career options. Next comes Plan. The team breaks admissions into small steps and puts the student in charge. Coaches manage deadlines, set meetings for essay brainstorming and editing, and give feedback. Students submit applications well ahead of the deadline.
Background and qualifications
Gina Gerrato is an independent educational consultant based in San Diego, California. She is a professional member of the IECA. She leads Greenhaus College Consulting, which supports students through each stage of the college process, from high school planning to applications, transfers, and graduate school.
Gina Gerrato pricing
Programs and services
- Academic planning
- Sophomore to Senior Year Package
- Junior to Senior Year Package
- College Essay Packages
- UC Admissions Package
- ADHD and learning differences support
Gina Gerrato reviews
The CoachVouch take
Offers a dedicated UC admissions package that covers campus options, majors, and the 4 UC essays.
Best for San Diego area families who want help with planning and essays starting in high school.
Common questions
How much does Gina Gerrato charge?
Coaching with Gina runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Gina from this page for an exact quote.
What does Gina Gerrato help with?
Gina Gerrato helps with planning four years of high school coursework, building a college list that fits the student, brainstorming and editing college essays and writing the 4 UC essays and choosing UC campuses and majors.
Is Gina Gerrato certified?
Gina Gerrato lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Greenhaus College Consulting help with graduate school?
Yes. Graduate school advising covers resume preparation, application help, and essay editing.
How do I contact Gina Gerrato?
Send Gina a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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