Robin Haas
College admissions consultant and essay coach on California's Central Coast
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | College Counseling Certificate, UCLA, With Distinction; WOW-Certified Essay Coach; Professional member, IECA; Member, WACAC; Co-Chair, HECA Experts Express webinar committee; MA in Education, Pepperdine University |
Robin Haas is a college admissions consultant and essay coach who helps students plan for and apply to college. She has worked as an educator for over 25 years with students of all ages. She holds a UCLA College Counseling Certificate earned with distinction and is a WOW-Certified Essay Coach. She also gives college guidance to underserved students through the Matchlighter's Scholar Program. She works from California's Central Coast.
What Robin helps with
Robin helps students with college counseling and with writing their college essays.
- College counseling and application guidance
- Writing strong college essays
- College guidance for underserved students
Who Robin works with
Robin works with students of all ages, drawing on more than 25 years in education. She also serves underserved students who need college guidance through the Matchlighter's Scholar Program.
Background and qualifications
Robin earned a Bachelor of Science in Speech from Northwestern University. She then received her teaching credential and a Master of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University. She has worked as an educator for over 25 years. She completed the College Counseling Certificate program at UCLA, With Distinction. She is a WOW-Certified Essay Coach. She is Co-Chair of the Experts Express webinar committee of HECA. She is a Professional level member of IECA and a member of WACAC.
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The CoachVouch take
Robin combines over 25 years as an educator with WOW essay coach certification and volunteer-style work with underserved students through the Matchlighter's Scholar Program.
Best for students who want expert help with college counseling and application essays.
Common questions
How much does Robin Haas charge?
Coaching with Robin runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Robin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Robin Haas help with?
Robin Haas helps with college counseling and application guidance, writing strong college essays and college guidance for underserved students.
Is Robin Haas certified?
Robin Haas lists: College Counseling Certificate, UCLA, With Distinction; WOW-Certified Essay Coach; Professional member, IECA; Member, WACAC; Co-Chair, HECA Experts Express webinar committee; MA in Education, Pepperdine University.
Does Robin Haas work with underserved students?
Yes. Robin works with underserved students who need college guidance through the Matchlighter's Scholar Program.
How do I contact Robin Haas?
Send Robin a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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