Paul Nicholas
College counseling for artists, athletes, and international students
Paul Nicholas has run his college counseling practice for 11 years after training at UCLA Extension and mentoring under Jodi Walder in Portland. He volunteers with the Los Angeles chapter of Minds Matter and has worked with student-athletes ranging from D1 to D3 as well as studio artists, performing artists, engineers, and film majors.
Works through three phases of the application life cycle: preparation, the active application process, and post-decision follow-up.
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Good fit if
- You want help with college admissions
- You want help with athletic recruiting
- You want help with arts and portfolio
- You want help with financial aid and scholarships
- You're a student (or the parent of one)
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What to check before you hire Paul
- Lists these credentials: College Counseling Certificate Program, UCLA Extension.
- Background: Completed the College Counseling Certificate Program at UCLA Extension starting in 2011
- Ask Paul for 2 client references who had a goal like yours.
About Paul Nicholas
| Focus areas | |
|---|---|
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Credentials | College Counseling Certificate Program, UCLA Extension |
Background
- Completed the College Counseling Certificate Program at UCLA Extension starting in 2011
- Trained under mentor Jodi Walder at College Admissions Coach in Portland, Oregon
- Volunteers as a college counselor for the Los Angeles chapter of Minds Matter, working with low-income high-achieving students
- Has run his practice for 11 years
- Has worked with student-athletes from D1 to D3, studio artists, performing artists, engineers, and film majors
Common questions
How much does Paul Nicholas charge?
Coaches like Paul Nicholas typically charge $150 to $225 an hour.
What does Paul Nicholas help with?
Paul Nicholas focuses on college admissions, athletic recruiting, arts and portfolio and financial aid and scholarships.
Does Paul Nicholas coach online?
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Is Paul Nicholas certified?
Paul Nicholas lists: College Counseling Certificate Program, UCLA Extension.
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