Trish Anderson
College admissions consultant for students and families in Seattle
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Counseling with distinction, UCLA; Juris Doctor, UC Hastings College of the Law; HECA member; IECA member; PNACAC member |
| Practice | College Bound College Consulting |
Trish Anderson is an independent college admissions consultant who runs College Bound College Consulting in Seattle. She helps students and their families through every step of applying to college. That includes course choices, activities, building a college list, testing, applications and essays. She holds a law degree and a UCLA certificate in college counseling. She follows the ethics rules of NACAC and IECA and offers a free 30 minute call.
What Trish helps with
Trish helps students find colleges that fit them and get through the application process in an organized way.
- Choosing academic courses
- Planning extracurricular activities
- Building a college list
- Preparing for testing
- Completing college applications
- Writing supplemental essays
- Finishing the Common Application and Coalition Application
- Preparing for college interviews
Who Trish works with
Trish works with students and their families. She meets each student at the point they are in the process and moves them forward. Her clients include students who need full support and students who only need help with one part of admissions.
How Trish works
Trish looks for colleges that fit a student well in three ways: Financial, academic and social. She meets students where they are in the process. Full support covers course selection, activities, the college list, testing, applications and essays. Her summer bootcamp is a small group for finishing the Common Application and Coalition Application. Students also learn to organize supplemental essays, show interest to colleges and prepare for interviews.
Background and qualifications
Trish Anderson earned a B.A. in political science and philosophy from the University of Washington. She then received a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. She later completed a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA, with distinction. She belongs to HECA, IECA and PNACAC. Her practice follows the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice and the IECA Principles of Good Practice.
Trish Anderson pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college admissions support
- Summer Application Bootcamp in a small group
- Hourly advising
- Free 30 minute phone consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Trish is a college consultant who holds a law degree and a UCLA counseling certificate earned with distinction.
Best for Seattle area students and parents who want organized help finding a college that fits and completing applications.
Common questions
How much does Trish Anderson charge?
Coaching with Trish runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Trish from this page for an exact quote.
What does Trish Anderson help with?
Trish Anderson helps with choosing academic courses, planning extracurricular activities, building a college list and preparing for testing.
Is Trish Anderson certified?
Trish Anderson lists: Certificate in College Counseling with distinction, UCLA; Juris Doctor, UC Hastings College of the Law; HECA member; IECA member; PNACAC member.
Can Trish help with just one part of the admissions process?
Yes. She offers hourly advising for students who need help in one specific area.
Does Trish offer group support?
Yes. Her Summer Application Bootcamp is a small group program for completing the Common Application and Coalition Application.
How do I contact Trish Anderson?
Send Trish a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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