Pam Ohriner
College admissions counselor for freshman, transfer and international students in Los Angeles
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Helping Hand College Guidance |
Pam Ohriner is an independent college admissions counselor and the founder of Helping Hand College Guidance in Los Angeles. She works one on one with students and their families on freshman, transfer and international applications. She has helped hundreds of transfer students. She breaks the application process into small steps and keeps students on top of deadlines. She also helps with application essays. Distance sessions run over Zoom.
What Pam helps with
Pam helps students and parents plan for college and build strong applications. She works with students applying to the University of California, the Ivy League, and private and public colleges.
- Breaking the college application process into manageable steps
- Keeping track of application deadlines
- Choosing a target list of universities
- Writing college application essays
- Transferring from one university to another
- Preparing strong applications as an international student
- Applying to the University of California and Ivy League schools
Who Pam works with
Pam works with students and their families. Her clients include freshman applicants, transfer students and international students. She helps highly competitive students as well as average students. Families come from Los Angeles, the surrounding areas, other parts of the U.S. and other countries.
How Pam works
Pam works one on one with students and their families. She breaks the application process into manageable steps and keeps students aware of upcoming deadlines. She helps students choose a target list of universities so they avoid costly mistakes. She also gives help with application essays and the overall application through the whole admissions process. Students outside Los Angeles can meet with her over Zoom.
Background and qualifications
Pam Ohriner is the founder and college counselor at Helping Hand College Guidance. She is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She has worked with hundreds of transfer students. She also guides international students and freshman applicants. Her work covers applications to the University of California, the Ivy League, and private and public colleges.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Freshman, transfer and international counseling
- College essay writing help
- Distance counseling by Zoom
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The CoachVouch take
Pam has helped hundreds of transfer students through the application process.
Best for students and parents in Los Angeles or abroad who want step by step help with freshman, transfer or international applications.
Common questions
How much does Pam Ohriner charge?
Coaching with Pam runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Pam from this page for an exact quote.
What does Pam Ohriner help with?
Pam Ohriner helps with breaking the college application process into manageable steps, keeping track of application deadlines, choosing a target list of universities and writing college application essays.
Does Pam Ohriner coach online?
Pam is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Pam Ohriner certified?
Pam Ohriner lists: HECA member.
Does Pam Ohriner work with international students?
Yes. She helps international students prepare their best application. Distance counseling is available by Zoom.
How do I contact Pam Ohriner?
Send Pam a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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