Martha Crowe
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 |
| Based in | San Diego, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Crowe College Counseling |
Martha Crowe is an independent educational consultant in San Diego, California. She runs Crowe College Counseling and helps students and their parents through the college application process. She keeps her client list small each year. Her services cover college lists, full application support, ISEE, ACT, SAT and AP test prep, and help during the first year of college. She also holds monthly small seminars for parents.
What Martha helps with
Martha helps students plan, apply to college and settle in once they arrive. She also gives parents a place to ask questions.
- Building a balanced list of colleges that fit a student
- Writing college essays that highlight specific programs and professors
- Researching schools
- Preparing for ISEE, ACT, SAT and AP tests
- Managing the college application process with less stress
- Adjusting during the first year of college
- Understanding how AI is changing careers and what colleges look for
Who Martha works with
Martha works with high school students and their parents. Some start as early as sophomore year. Others come when it is time to apply. Families who want a small, personal setup fit her practice, since she takes on only a small number of students each year.
How Martha works
Martha starts with the student, not the strategy. She asks who the student is and what their story is before planning anything. She keeps her caseload small on purpose so each student gets individual support. Packages can run from sophomore year of high school through the first year of college. Parents can also join monthly small seminars to ask questions.
Background and qualifications
Martha Crowe is an independent educational consultant based in San Diego, California. She is a Professional member of IECA. She runs Crowe College Counseling, where she guides students through test prep, college lists, applications and the move into college. Her clients attend colleges across the country.
Martha Crowe pricing
Programs and services
- College list guidance
- Comprehensive packages from sophomore year through first year of college
- Test prep for ISEE, ACT, SAT and AP
- Personalized college application support
- Transitional support through the first year of college
- Monthly small seminars for parents
Martha Crowe reviews
The CoachVouch take
Martha limits her client load each year and supports students from test prep through their first year of college.
Best for families who want personal, low-stress college guidance that starts early and continues after admission.
Common questions
How much does Martha Crowe charge?
Coaching with Martha runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Martha from this page for an exact quote.
What does Martha Crowe help with?
Martha Crowe helps with building a balanced list of colleges that fit a student, writing college essays that highlight specific programs and professors, researching schools and preparing for ISEE, ACT, SAT and AP tests.
Is Martha Crowe certified?
Martha Crowe lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Martha Crowe support students after they are admitted?
Yes. She offers support through the first year of college and beyond.
How do I contact Martha Crowe?
Send Martha a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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