Linda Perrella
College admissions consultant in Larkspur, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Larkspur, California, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; Certificate in College Admission Counseling with Distinction, UCLA; B.A. in Economics, Cornell University; M.S. in Taxation, Golden Gate University; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, NACAC and WACAC |
| Practice | Perrella College Consulting |
Linda Perrella is a college admissions consultant in Larkspur, in Marin County, California. She helps high school students find the right schools, build a balanced college list, and write strong applications. She also guides student-athletes through recruiting. Linda started her business in 2007 after a career in financial services marketing. She is a Certified Educational Planner and earned her UCLA college admission counseling certificate with distinction.
What Linda helps with
Linda helps students work out their interests and find colleges that fit them. She also helps them present the strongest applications they can.
- Finding colleges that fit a student's interests and needs
- Building a balanced college list
- Reviewing activities and recommending changes before applying
- Writing application essays and supplements
- Learning how to research colleges
- Navigating athletic recruiting
- Contacting college coaches and completing recruiting questionnaires
- Weighing offers from athletic programs
Who Linda works with
Linda works with high school students who are planning for college. She also works with student-athletes who want to be recruited by college programs. Through her volunteer work with ScholarMatch, she supports students who are the first in their families to apply to college.
Background and qualifications
Linda worked in financial services marketing and served on non-profit boards before moving into education. She began her college consulting business in 2007 while tutoring high school students part-time in the English, reading and writing sections of the ACT and SAT. She holds a UCLA Certificate in College Admission Counseling, earned with distinction, and did her practicum at San Rafael High School with the College Dream Team. She has a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University and an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University. She is a Certified Educational Planner.
Linda Perrella pricing
Programs and services
- College planning and admissions guidance
- Application essay and supplement guidance
- Athletic recruiting guidance
- ACT and SAT English tutoring
Linda Perrella reviews
The CoachVouch take
Linda combines a background in financial services marketing and taxation with college counseling, and she volunteers with first-generation college applicants.
Best for high school students and student-athletes who want help choosing schools and building strong applications.
Common questions
How much does Linda Perrella charge?
Coaching with Linda runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Linda from this page for an exact quote.
What does Linda Perrella help with?
Linda Perrella helps with finding colleges that fit a student's interests and needs, building a balanced college list, reviewing activities and recommending changes before applying and writing application essays and supplements.
Is Linda Perrella certified?
Linda Perrella lists: Certified Educational Planner; Certificate in College Admission Counseling with Distinction, UCLA; B.A. in Economics, Cornell University; M.S. in Taxation, Golden Gate University; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, NACAC and WACAC.
Does Linda Perrella work with first-generation college applicants?
Yes. Since 2019 she has volunteered with ScholarMatch, supporting students who are first in their families to apply to college.
How do I contact Linda Perrella?
Send Linda a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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