Michele Coleman
College admissions and career counselor in Orange County, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsGrad school and PhDTransfer studentsArts and portfolioCareer changeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students, Parents, Athletes and Creatives |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Health coach |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Master's in Conflict Resolution; College Counseling courses, UCLA and UCI; BA in Communications, Loyola Marymount University; Member, NACAC; Member, HECA; Member, WACAC |
| Practice | Coleman College Counseling |
Michele Coleman is a college admissions and career counselor who helps students and families with the college search. She runs Coleman College Counseling as a sole owner, so each plan is built for the student and family. She also works with transfer students, college students who want career direction, and students applying to graduate and professional schools. Before this, she spent over 13 years in training, organizational development and outplacement. She works with athletes and arts students.
What Michele helps with
Michele helps students plan for college, transfer, graduate school and careers. Her plans fit each student and family.
- Searching for the right college
- Applying as a transfer student
- Applying to graduate and professional schools
- Career guidance for college students
- Admissions for athletes
- Admissions for visual and performing arts students
- Planning from 8th grade through 12th grade
- Job transition and career exploration
Who Michele works with
Michele works with high school students from 8th grade on, along with their families. She also helps transfer applicants, college students who want career guidance, and students applying to graduate or professional school. Her clients include athletes and visual and performing arts students. She also works with adults and young adults on career paths.
Background and qualifications
Michele has over 13 years of experience in training and organizational development, outplacement and career transition. She holds a Master's in Conflict Resolution and took college counseling courses at UCLA and UCI. Her BA is in Communications with a writing emphasis, and she minored in English at Loyola Marymount University. She received the UCLA Scholars Extension Scholarship. She is a member of NACAC, HECA and WACAC. She has also spent over 19 years as a volunteer leader in non-profit organizations.
Michele Coleman pricing
Programs and services
- Individualized college counseling
- High school services by grade
- Transfer student services
- Graduate school services
- Career coaching
- Free discovery call
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The CoachVouch take
Michele combines college admissions counseling with over 13 years of career transition and outplacement work.
Best for students and families who want one counselor for college, transfer, graduate school and career planning.
Common questions
How much does Michele Coleman charge?
Coaching with Michele runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Michele from this page for an exact quote.
What does Michele Coleman help with?
Michele Coleman helps with searching for the right college, applying as a transfer student, applying to graduate and professional schools and career guidance for college students.
Does Michele Coleman coach online?
Michele is based in California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Michele Coleman certified?
Michele Coleman lists: Master's in Conflict Resolution; College Counseling courses, UCLA and UCI; BA in Communications, Loyola Marymount University; Member, NACAC; Member, HECA; Member, WACAC.
Does Michele Coleman work with transfer students?
Yes. She offers transfer services for students moving to a new college.
Does Michele Coleman offer virtual sessions?
Yes. Services are offered in person or virtually, and she serves clients in Orange County, California and across the country.
How do I contact Michele Coleman?
Send Michele a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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