Ginger Apperson
College admissions consultant serving Marin and Sonoma Counties, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning, UC Berkeley Extension; B.A. in Cultural Anthropology, UC Santa Barbara; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) |
| Practice | College-Fit LLC |
Ginger Apperson is an independent college admissions consultant and the founder of College-Fit. She helps students and parents find colleges that match the student's interests, goals and budget. She has run her business since 2013 and has visited hundreds of colleges. She serves families in Marin and Sonoma Counties in California and beyond.
What Ginger helps with
Ginger helps students find colleges that fit their own interests, goals and cost needs. She also helps families plan the application process from the start.
- Finding best-fit colleges based on a student's own criteria
- Looking past college rankings when choosing schools
- Weighing cost when building a college list
- Organizing the college application process into a clear plan
- Applying as a transfer student
- Applying as a recruited athlete
- Applying to performing arts programs
- Easing pressure during the college search
Who Ginger works with
Ginger works with students and their parents. Her clients include students who want a traditional college experience, transfer students, recruited athletes and performing arts students. She also works with underserved students in Marin County through a nonprofit college access program.
Background and qualifications
Ginger started College-Fit in 2013. Her own three children went through the college process, which is where her start in admissions came from. Since then she has visited hundreds of colleges across the country and a few in Europe. She earned a Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning from UC Berkeley Extension and a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from UC Santa Barbara. She also works for College Dream Team, a nonprofit in Marin County. She belongs to HECA, NACAC and WACAC.
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The CoachVouch take
Best for Marin and Sonoma County families who want a calm, organized search focused on fit and cost rather than rankings.
Common questions
How much does Ginger Apperson charge?
Coaching with Ginger runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Ginger from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ginger Apperson help with?
Ginger Apperson helps with finding best-fit colleges based on a student's own criteria, looking past college rankings when choosing schools, weighing cost when building a college list and organizing the college application process into a clear plan.
Is Ginger Apperson certified?
Ginger Apperson lists: Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning, UC Berkeley Extension; B.A. in Cultural Anthropology, UC Santa Barbara; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC).
Does Ginger Apperson work with transfer students and athletes?
Yes. She has helped transfer students, recruited athletes and performing arts students, as well as students on a traditional college path.
Where does College-Fit serve students?
College-Fit serves students in Marin and Sonoma Counties in California and beyond.
How do I contact Ginger Apperson?
Send Ginger a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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