Pam Ohriner
College admissions consultant for high school, transfer and international students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Practice | Helping Hand College Guidance |
Pam Ohriner is a college admissions consultant and the president of Helping Hand College Guidance. She counsels high school seniors, transfer students, international students and students applying to graduate programs. She helps students build a list of best fit schools, work on essays, file financial aid forms and practice interviews. She also arranges college tours and advises on wait lists and deferrals.
What Pam helps with
Pam helps students choose schools, write strong applications and pay for college. She also guides families through the steps for international and transfer applicants.
- Building a list of best fit target schools
- Essay brainstorming and review
- Filing financial aid forms
- Searching for scholarships
- Preparing for mock interviews
- Building an academic resume with extracurricular activities
- Handling wait lists and deferrals
- Planning college tours
Who Pam works with
Pam works with high school seniors, transfer students, international students and students applying to graduate programs. International applicants get step by step help with each part of the process.
Background and qualifications
Pam Ohriner is the president of Helping Hand College Guidance. She counsels high school seniors, transfer students, international students and graduate applicants. Her work covers application review, essay guidance, financial aid forms, college search, mock interviews and college tours. She also gives advice on standardized test prep strategies and offers tutoring advice and referrals.
Pam Ohriner pricing
Programs and services
- Application review
- Essay brainstorming and review
- Financial aid assistance
- Transfer student services
- College search
- Standardized test prep strategies
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The CoachVouch take
Offers services built for international applicants, with help at every step of the process.
Best for international, transfer and high school students who want help with applications and financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Pam Ohriner charge?
Coaching with Pam runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Pam Ohriner help with?
Pam Ohriner helps with building a list of best fit target schools, essay brainstorming and review, filing financial aid forms and searching for scholarships.
Does Pam Ohriner work with international students?
Yes. Her practice focuses on simplifying the process for international applicants and walking them through every step.
Does Pam Ohriner help with wait lists and deferrals?
Yes. She counsels students on how to handle wait lists and deferrals.
How do I contact Pam Ohriner?
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