Rita Waters
College admissions counselor for grades 9 to 12 in San Diego
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | San Diego |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | The Critical Path to College |
Rita Waters is a college admissions counselor who helps high school students in grades 9 through 12. Her students come from public, private, chartered and faith based schools in San Diego. She guides them through the college search, applications, activities resumes, essays and the financial aid process. She also reads for a national scholarship organization. She gives pro bono help to underrepresented students and military families.
What Rita helps with
Rita helps high school students plan for college and finish their applications. She also helps parents understand how the admissions process works.
- Finding colleges that fit
- Completing college applications
- Building an activities resume
- Writing college essays
- Navigating the financial aid process
- Understanding admissions as a parent
- Advice for transfer students
Who Rita works with
Rita works with students in grades 9 through 12 from San Diego public, private, chartered and faith based schools. She also works with parents who are new to the college admissions process. She offers pro bono services to underrepresented students and military families. Transfer students can ask her for advice.
Background and qualifications
Rita reads applications for a national scholarship organization. She has also volunteered at a local public high school. This gives her a view of the process from more than one side. She offers pro bono services to underrepresented students and military families. She meets with individual students virtually. She also holds 'coffees' for parents to introduce them to the college admissions process.
Rita Waters pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one virtual sessions with students
- Parent 'coffees' on the college admissions process
- Pro bono services for underrepresented students and military families
Rita Waters reviews
The CoachVouch take
Reads for a national scholarship organization and offers pro bono help to underrepresented students and military families.
Best for San Diego high school students and their parents who want help with the college search, essays and financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Rita Waters charge?
Coaching with Rita runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Rita Waters help with?
Rita Waters helps with finding colleges that fit, completing college applications, building an activities resume and writing college essays.
Does Rita Waters coach online?
Rita is based in San Diego. Sessions are online.
Does Rita Waters offer help to parents?
Yes. She holds 'coffees' that introduce parents to the college admissions process.
Does Rita Waters work with military families?
Yes. She offers pro bono services to underrepresented students and military families.
How do I contact Rita Waters?
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