Martha Garfield
College admissions consultant in Graton, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Graton, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (AICEP); IECA Professional member; NACAC member; WACAC member; Master's degree in English |
| Practice | Garfield College Counseling |
Martha Garfield is an independent college admissions consultant in Graton, California. She helps high school students and their families plan for college and work through the application process. She spent 7 years as Director of College Counseling at an independent high school in New England. She holds a Master's degree in English, has taught English at the university level, and has helped hundreds of students with college essays. She works with students from the US and other countries.
What Martha helps with
Martha helps students build a college list that fits their interests and abilities. She also guides families through applications, essays and financial aid forms.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Writing college essays
- Applying as an international student
- Applying as a first generation college student
- Understanding the FAFSA and CSS Profile
- Academic planning and summer options for 9th and 10th graders
- Applying from home-school, Waldorf or Montessori backgrounds
Who Martha works with
Martha works with high school students and their parents. Her students come from the US and from other countries. She has worked with first generation college students, home-schooled students, and students from Waldorf and Montessori schools. She usually starts with students at the end of sophomore year or the start of junior year.
How Martha works
Martha builds each plan around the student's interests and abilities, and does not use a one size fits all method. Together they create a college list that fits the student. She meets students in person, by video, by email and by phone. She usually begins with students at the end of sophomore year or the start of junior year. She also helps 9th and 10th graders with academic planning and summer options.
Background and qualifications
Martha has worked with high school students for 15 years. She spent 7 of those years as Director of College Counseling at an independent high school in New England. She holds a Master's degree in English and has taught English at the university level. She has helped hundreds of students with college essays. She is a Certified Educational Planner and a member of IECA, NACAC and WACAC. She visits colleges regularly to stay familiar with many schools.
Martha Garfield pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Academic planning for 9th and 10th graders
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
A former school Director of College Counseling who also taught university English and has helped hundreds of students with essays.
Best for families who want personal college counseling, including international, first generation or non-traditionally schooled students.
Common questions
How much does Martha Garfield charge?
Coaching with Martha runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Martha Garfield help with?
Martha Garfield helps with building a college list that fits the student, writing college essays, applying as an international student and applying as a first generation college student.
Does Martha Garfield coach online?
Martha is based in Graton, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Martha Garfield certified?
Martha Garfield lists: Certified Educational Planner (AICEP); IECA Professional member; NACAC member; WACAC member; Master's degree in English.
Does Martha Garfield work with international students?
Yes. She has worked with students from all over the world and meets them by video, email and phone.
When should a student start working with Martha?
She prefers to start at the end of sophomore year or the beginning of junior year. She also helps 9th and 10th graders with academic planning and summer options.
How do I contact Martha Garfield?
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