Peter Baxter
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Northern California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | Higher Education Consultants Association member; National Association for College Admission Counseling member; Western Association for College Admission Counseling member |
| Practice | Sempervirens College Counseling |
Peter Baxter is a college admissions counselor who helps students and their parents through the college application process. Peter runs Sempervirens College Counseling in the East Bay of Northern California. Peter has advised over 700 individual applicants across eight years. Peter keeps their client list small on purpose so each family gets individual attention. Peter is not taking new clients right now.
What Peter helps with
Peter helps students and families get through the college application process with clear information and a plan for every outcome.
- Getting through the college application process
- Staying ahead of application deadlines and tasks
- Preparing for different admissions outcomes
- Helping parents stay informed during applications
Who Peter works with
Peter works with high school students and their parents or guardians. Parents are usually the ones who first reach out to set up a call. Peter keeps their group of families small so Peter can give each one individual attention.
Background and qualifications
Peter Baxter has worked in higher education for 12 years. For 11 of those years Peter has advised high school students. Over eight years Peter has advised more than 700 individual college applicants. Peter is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and the Western Association for College Admission Counseling. Peter also belongs to several STEM groups, including groups for computing, engineering, and artificial intelligence.
Peter Baxter pricing
Programs and services
- Individual college counseling
- Free one-hour consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Peter keeps their practice intentionally small and has advised over 700 applicants, while also belonging to STEM professional groups.
Best for families who want individual attention during the college application process.
Common questions
How much does Peter Baxter charge?
Coaching with Peter runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Peter Baxter help with?
Peter Baxter helps with getting through the college application process, staying ahead of application deadlines and tasks, preparing for different admissions outcomes and helping parents stay informed during applications.
Is Peter Baxter certified?
Peter Baxter lists: Higher Education Consultants Association member; National Association for College Admission Counseling member; Western Association for College Admission Counseling member.
Is Peter Baxter taking new clients?
No.
How do I contact Peter Baxter?
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