Steve Tapper
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Atlanta, Georgia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; College Counseling Certificate with Distinction, UCLA; B.A. with Honors, Brown University; J.D., Vanderbilt Law School |
| Practice | Tapper College Counseling, LLC |
Steve Tapper is an independent college counselor in Atlanta, Georgia. He helps students and parents plan for college and get through the application process. He worked as a seasonal reader in the Emory University admissions office and as an essay specialist for College Essay Guy. He holds a UCLA College Counseling Certificate with Distinction. His work covers class choices, activities, college lists, and applications.
What Steve helps with
Steve helps students plan their high school path, build a college list, and write their applications. His goal is an organized, calm application process for students and parents.
- Choosing the right classes
- Finding meaningful extracurricular activities
- Building a list of great-fit colleges
- Telling your story in college applications
- Writing essays that show your passions and personality
- Keeping the application process organized and on schedule
Who Steve works with
Steve works with students and their parents as they plan for college and apply. He helps families who want clear direction, a set timeline, and a less stressful application process.
How Steve works
Steve uses a college counseling package with a detailed curriculum and timeline. The work runs in three parts. The first is academics and activities. The second is the college list. The third is the applications. This gives students and parents a clear plan from start to finish.
Background and qualifications
Steve worked as a seasonal reader in the Emory University admissions office. There he looked at curriculum rigor and grades and reviewed applications as a partner in the Committee-Based Evaluation process. He also worked as an essay specialist for College Essay Guy. He earned a College Counseling Certificate with Distinction from UCLA. He holds a B.A. with Honors from Brown University and a J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School. He has also served as an alumni admissions interviewer for Brown.
Steve Tapper pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling package
- Academics and activities planning
- College list building
- Application support
Steve Tapper reviews
The CoachVouch take
Steve has read applications on the admissions side at Emory University and used that view to guide families.
Best for students and parents who want a clear timeline and strategy for the college application process.
Common questions
How much does Steve Tapper charge?
Coaching with Steve runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Steve from this page for an exact quote.
What does Steve Tapper help with?
Steve Tapper helps with choosing the right classes, finding meaningful extracurricular activities, building a list of great-fit colleges and telling your story in college applications.
Is Steve Tapper certified?
Steve Tapper lists: IECA Professional member; College Counseling Certificate with Distinction, UCLA; B.A. with Honors, Brown University; J.D., Vanderbilt Law School.
Has Steve Tapper worked in a college admissions office?
Yes. Steve was a seasonal reader with the Emory University admissions office. He reviewed applications as a partner in the Committee-Based Evaluation process.
How do I contact Steve Tapper?
Send Steve a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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