Ginny Harvey
College admissions coach for students and parents in Norfolk, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Atalanta Advising |
Ginny Harvey is a college admissions coach in Norfolk, Virginia. She runs Atalanta Advising and guides students and their parents through the college application process. Her practice is small and takes a limited number of students each class year. Each student and family gets a personal program. She meets clients in person and on Zoom, and she is a member of IECA.
What Ginny helps with
Ginny helps students get through the college application process with more organization, clear feedback and less stress for the family.
- Managing the college application process
- Getting objective feedback on applications
- Telling a clear personal story in applications
- Finishing applications before senior year
- Understanding financial aid
- Reducing stress at home during admissions
Who Ginny works with
Ginny works with students and their parents. Her practice accepts a limited number of students per class year. Families work with her as they move through the college application process.
How Ginny works
Atalanta Advising is a boutique practice with a limited number of students per class year. Ginny builds a personal program for each student and family. Meetings happen in person and by Zoom. Clients also get unlimited phone and email consultations. Students look back at where they have been and build a clear "story of me" that guides their applications.
Background and qualifications
Ginny Harvey runs Atalanta Advising, an independent college admissions practice based in Norfolk, Virginia. She is a member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Her practice is boutique in size and takes a limited number of students each class year. She tracks how college admissions changes so she can guide students and families through current application rules.
Ginny Harvey pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one admissions coaching
- In-person meetings
- Zoom sessions
- Unlimited phone and email consultations
- Financial aid guidance
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The CoachVouch take
Ginny limits the number of students she takes each class year and offers unlimited phone and email access.
Best for families who want a personal, organized approach to college applications with steady access to their advisor.
Common questions
How much does Ginny Harvey charge?
Coaching with Ginny runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ginny Harvey help with?
Ginny Harvey helps with managing the college application process, getting objective feedback on applications, telling a clear personal story in applications and finishing applications before senior year.
Does Ginny Harvey coach online?
Ginny is based in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Ginny Harvey certified?
Ginny Harvey lists: IECA member.
How many students does Atalanta Advising take?
The practice accepts a limited number of students per class year. This keeps each program personal.
How do I contact Ginny Harvey?
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