Mel Preimesberger
College admissions consultant in Napa, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Napa, California, United States |
| Sessions | In person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; University of Southern California graduate |
| Practice | MP College Chat LLC |
Mel Preimesberger is an independent college admissions consultant in Napa, California. She helps students and parents with the college application process. Mel worked in admissions at the University of Southern California, where she recruited general and athletic students, built recruitment plans, and reviewed files. She was also an Assistant Director of Admission at a Northern California independent school. She runs MP College Chat from a downtown Napa office.
What Mel helps with
Mel guides students through college searches and applications. She focuses on finding schools that fit the student and on meeting deadlines.
- Choosing colleges based on fit, not prestige or ranking
- Setting realistic goals for finishing applications
- Keeping to application deadlines and timetables
- Exploring college options across the country
- Finding schools that match a student's academic and emotional needs
Who Mel works with
Mel works with students and their parents in Northern and Southern California. Her office is in downtown Napa, and she serves students from the local Napa Valley community. Families come to her for help with the college search and the application process.
How Mel works
Mel puts fit ahead of prestige or ranking when she looks at colleges. Students can come to her office with their laptops and work on applications there. The office has resources such as The Fiske Guide to Colleges and essay writing tip books. She keeps students on set deadlines and timetables. Office hours are flexible to fit each student.
Background and qualifications
Mel graduated from the University of Southern California. Her career in college admissions began in the mid-eighties. At USC she worked in admission recruitment with general and athletic populations. She designed recruitment plans, reviewed files, and did community outreach. She later became Assistant Director of Admission at a Northern California independent school, where she guided students and parents through applications. After that she moved into private college counseling. She is a professional member of IECA.
Mel Preimesberger pricing
Programs and services
- Private college counseling
- In-person office sessions in Napa
- Work space for students to complete applications
Mel Preimesberger reviews
The CoachVouch take
Mel spent years in admissions at USC, so she knows how colleges review applications from the inside.
Best for Napa area students and parents who want a fit-focused college search with guidance on deadlines.
Common questions
How much does Mel Preimesberger charge?
Coaching with Mel runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Mel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mel Preimesberger help with?
Mel Preimesberger helps with choosing colleges based on fit, not prestige or ranking, setting realistic goals for finishing applications, keeping to application deadlines and timetables and exploring college options across the country.
Does Mel Preimesberger coach online?
Mel is based in Napa, California, United States. Sessions are in person.
Is Mel Preimesberger certified?
Mel Preimesberger lists: IECA Professional member; University of Southern California graduate.
Where does Mel Preimesberger meet with students?
Mel meets students at her office in downtown Napa. She serves students in Northern and Southern California.
Does Mel have admissions office experience?
Yes. Mel worked in admission recruitment and file review at USC. She was also an Assistant Director of Admission at a Northern California independent school.
How do I contact Mel Preimesberger?
Send Mel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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