Steven Mercer
College admissions consultant in Woodland Hills, California, working online
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Woodland Hills, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Mercer Educational Consulting, LLC |
Steven Mercer is an independent college admissions consultant in Woodland Hills, California. He helps high school students, transfer students and their parents through each stage of the college application process. He has first-hand experience in selective college admission, plus a background in counseling, teaching, and academic and non-profit leadership. All of his sessions happen online by video, so families can work with him from anywhere.
What Steven helps with
Steven guides students and families through the college application process, from picking schools to writing essays and planning for entrance exams.
- Choosing a college from many options
- Planning a test strategy for college entrance exams
- Writing college application essays
- Navigating the transfer student process
- Guiding high school students without stress or overwhelm
- Building a personal plan to narrow the field of schools
Who Steven works with
Steven works with high school students and their parents as they plan for college. He also advises transfer students who need help finding the right school and handling the transfer process. Families can join from any location, since sessions are held online.
How Steven works
Steven meets with students by video. Sessions let them talk face to face, work on documents and essays together, plan calendars, and research colleges in real time. He offers a free 30-minute consultation to start, and he sells packages that bundle several services.
Background and qualifications
Steven Mercer holds a doctorate and is a Professional member of the IECA. His background includes first-hand experience in selective college admission, along with work in counseling and teaching. He has also held academic and non-profit leadership roles. He runs Mercer Educational Consulting, an independent practice that guides students and families through every stage of the college application process.
Steven Mercer pricing
Programs and services
- Online one-on-one sessions by video
- Service packages
- Free 30-minute consultation
- Test strategy planning
- Essay support
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The CoachVouch take
Steven brings first-hand selective college admission experience to his private, online counseling practice.
Best for high school and transfer students who want personal guidance on schools, essays and test plans.
Common questions
How much does Steven Mercer charge?
Coaching with Steven runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Steven from this page for an exact quote.
What does Steven Mercer help with?
Steven Mercer helps with choosing a college from many options, planning a test strategy for college entrance exams, writing college application essays and navigating the transfer student process.
Does Steven Mercer coach online?
Steven is based in Woodland Hills, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Steven Mercer certified?
Steven Mercer lists: Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member.
Does Steven Mercer work with transfer students?
Yes. He offers transfer student advising to help students handle the transfer process and find the right school.
Does Steven Mercer meet with students in person?
All of his services are online. He meets students by video and works with them on documents and essays in real time.
How do I contact Steven Mercer?
Send Steven a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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