Haruka Yamashita
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Dublin, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Dublin, California, United States |
| Credentials | B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies, Cornell University; Certificate for Independent Educational Consulting, UC Irvine; Professional Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Western Association for College Admissions Counselors (WACAC); HECA Rising Star of the Year, 2023 |
| Languages | English and Japanese |
| Practice | Plan It Education |
Haruka Yamashita is a college admissions counselor who helps students and parents plan for college. Haruka runs Plan It Education in Dublin, California. Haruka worked as a UC admissions reader and reviewed 700+ applications each season. Haruka also led Cornell alumni outreach to 350+ applicants a year in Alameda County. Haruka has visited more than 125 college and university campuses. Haruka coaches in English and Japanese.
What Haruka helps with
Haruka helps families build a college plan and understand how admissions works, including the differences between the US and Japan.
- Building a college list
- Applying to the UC system
- Applying to the CSU system
- Community college transfers
- Applying to private colleges and universities
- Applying to other state schools
- Scholarships and financial aid
- Differences between the US and Japanese systems
Who Haruka works with
Haruka works with students and their parents. Haruka serves families in English and Japanese. Haruka helps families in California who are applying to UC, CSU, private and other state schools. Haruka also helps community college students who plan to transfer.
How Haruka works
Haruka offers a free introductory meeting and set counseling plans. Haruka teaches families through College Knowledge webinars that started in 2020. Each spring and fall Haruka leads a parent program called Get Ready for College with Splash at Berkeley on the UC Berkeley campus.
Background and qualifications
Haruka earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University in 1990. From 2008 to 2016 Haruka served in the Cornell alumni admissions network as Alameda County committee chair. Haruka trained Bay Area chairs and interviewers. In 2016 Haruka earned an Independent Educational Consulting certificate at UC Irvine and founded Plan It Education. Haruka read UC applications in 2016 and 2017. Haruka founded East Bay College Admissions Advisors in 2018 and joined WACAC and HECA. HECA named Haruka's Rising Star of the Year in 2023.
Haruka Yamashita pricing
Programs and services
- Free introductory meeting
- Counseling plans
- College list building
- College Knowledge webinars
- Get Ready for College parent program
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The CoachVouch take
A former UC admissions reader who also coaches families in Japanese and English.
Best for California families, including Japanese-speaking families, who want help with UC, CSU and private college applications.
Common questions
How much does Haruka Yamashita charge?
Coaching with Haruka runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Haruka from this page for an exact quote.
What does Haruka Yamashita help with?
Haruka Yamashita helps with building a college list, applying to the UC system, applying to the CSU system and community college transfers.
Is Haruka Yamashita certified?
Haruka Yamashita lists: B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies, Cornell University; Certificate for Independent Educational Consulting, UC Irvine; Professional Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Western Association for College Admissions Counselors (WACAC); HECA Rising Star of the Year, 2023.
Does Haruka Yamashita coach in Japanese?
Yes. Haruka supports families in both Japanese and English.
Does Haruka help with UC applications?
Yes. Haruka worked as a UC admissions reader and offers UC guidance as part of college admissions counseling.
How do I contact Haruka Yamashita?
Send Haruka a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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