Mel Preimesberger
College admissions counselor and former USC admissions director
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | MP College Chat LLC |
Mel Preimesberger is a college admissions counselor who helps students and their families plan for college. Mel has 20 years in the field and has worked on both sides of the desk. That includes a role as Associate Director of Admission at the University of Southern California and a job as a college counselor at a preparatory high school. Mel runs MP College Chat LLC and also works with transfer students.
What Mel helps with
Mel helps students and families find their way through the college application and admission process. Support starts as early as 9th grade.
- Planning for college starting in 9th grade
- Preparing college applications
- Advising students and their families through admission steps
- Transferring from one college to another
Who Mel works with
Mel works with students and their families, starting as early as the 9th grade. Mel also works with college transfer students who need help with the transfer process.
Background and qualifications
Mel has 20 years of experience in college admissions and has seen the process from both sides of the desk. Mel served as Associate Director of Admission at the University of Southern California. Mel also worked as a college counselor at a preparatory high school. Outside of that work, Mel has volunteered with community organizations that support college going programs. Mel is the director and founder of MP College Chat LLC.
Mel Preimesberger pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling
- Application preparation assistance
- Admission advisement for students and families
- Transfer student counseling
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The CoachVouch take
Mel has worked as both a university admissions officer at USC and a high school college counselor.
Best for families who want help with college planning from 9th grade or through a college transfer.
Common questions
How much does Mel Preimesberger charge?
Coaching with Mel runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Mel Preimesberger help with?
Mel Preimesberger helps with planning for college starting in 9th grade, preparing college applications, advising students and their families through admission steps and transferring from one college to another.
Does Mel Preimesberger work with transfer students?
Yes. Mel helps college transfer students with the application and admission process.
When can students start working with Mel?
Students can start as early as the 9th grade.
How do I contact Mel Preimesberger?
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