Will Peters
College admissions counselor and career coach
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Speaking coach |
| Credentials | M.Ed, English/Language Arts Teacher Education, College of the Holy Cross; B.A., English Literature, Creative Writing, and Philosophy |
Will Peters is a college admissions counselor who also coaches career growth and communication. He worked in college admissions as a Territory Manager and managed the cycle for 2,000+ applicants across Nevada and Contra Costa County. He is a former middle school English teacher. Today he is a Program Manager at UC Davis, where he builds career development programs and trains groups of 6 to 100+ people.
What Will helps with
Will helps clients set goals and work toward them, from college applications to career moves and communication skills.
- College admissions and applications
- Career development and using transferrable skills
- Communication and public speaking
- Setting and reaching personal goals
- Team development for managers and supervisors
Who Will works with
Will works with students preparing for college. He has advised students and spoken with parents at 40+ information sessions. He also coaches working professionals on career growth, and he has coached 50+ managers and supervisors in team development.
Background and qualifications
Will started as a middle school English teacher from 2017 to 2019. He created and taught six differentiated English courses. He then became a Territory Manager in admissions from 2019 to 2021. There he managed the cycle for 2,000+ applicants, gave 40+ information sessions, and advised students on admissions steps. Since January 2023 he has been a Program Manager at UC Davis. He designed five career development curricula and ran an annual mentoring program with 100+ participants. He holds an M.Ed. from the College of the Holy Cross.
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The CoachVouch take
Has worked on both sides of admissions, reading college applications and managing an admissions cycle for 2,000+ applicants.
Best for students who want guidance on college applications from a former admissions professional and teacher.
Common questions
How much does Will Peters charge?
Coaching with Will runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Will Peters help with?
Will Peters helps with college admissions and applications, career development and using transferrable skills, communication and public speaking and setting and reaching personal goals.
Is Will Peters certified?
Will Peters lists: M.Ed, English/Language Arts Teacher Education, College of the Holy Cross; B.A., English Literature, Creative Writing, and Philosophy.
Does Will Peters have real admissions experience?
Yes. He took a job reading college applications and worked as a Territory Manager. He managed the admissions cycle for 2,000+ applicants.
How do I contact Will Peters?
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