Paola Fantini
College admissions counselor and essay coach in Los Angeles
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Western Association of College Admission Counselors (WACAC); BA in English, Georgetown University, magna cum laude; MFA in Writing, University of Texas |
| Practice | Rhodes Educational Consulting |
Paola Fantini is a college counselor, teacher and writer who helps high school students with college applications. She works with Rhodes Educational Consulting in Los Angeles and has been on the team since 2008. She has 20 years of experience with students. She also helps people applying to graduate programs write clear, strong personal statements. She holds an MFA in Writing from the University of Texas, where she was a James A. Michener Fellow.
What Paola helps with
Paola works one-on-one with high school students on their college goals. She also helps graduate school applicants with their personal statements.
- College applications for high school students
- Personal statements for graduate programs
- Writing clear and meaningful application essays
- Setting and reaching goals during high school
Who Paola works with
Paola works with high school students who are applying to college. She also works with prospective graduate students who are applying to a range of programs and need help with personal statements.
Background and qualifications
Paola graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She earned a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from the University of Texas, where she was a James A. Michener Fellow. She has 20 years of experience working with students in and out of the classroom. She has worked with Rhodes Educational Consulting since 2008. She has also taught at Mount St. Mary's College, UCLA Summer Discovery, Los Angeles Valley College and LAUSD. She is a member of HECA and WACAC.
Paola Fantini pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions counseling
- Graduate personal statement help
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The CoachVouch take
Paola pairs an MFA in Writing with 20 years of teaching, so her guidance centers on strong application writing.
Best for high school students and graduate applicants who want help writing personal statements.
Common questions
How much does Paola Fantini charge?
Coaching with Paola runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Paola from this page for an exact quote.
What does Paola Fantini help with?
Paola Fantini helps with college applications for high school students, personal statements for graduate programs, writing clear and meaningful application essays and setting and reaching goals during high school.
Does Paola Fantini coach online?
Paola is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Paola Fantini certified?
Paola Fantini lists: Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Western Association of College Admission Counselors (WACAC); BA in English, Georgetown University, magna cum laude; MFA in Writing, University of Texas.
Does Paola Fantini help with graduate school applications?
Yes. She works with prospective graduate students applying to a variety of programs. She teaches them how to write compelling and meaningful personal statements.
How do I contact Paola Fantini?
Send Paola a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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