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Eric Harter

M.A. Education

National University

B.S. Public Administration

San Diego State

eharter@esmprep.com

Services

College Counseling

Eric is a dedicated college coach with a passion for helping high school students and their families navigate the complex and often overwhelming college admissions process. With over a decade of experience coaching students worldwide, Eric has developed a keen understanding of the importance of finding the perfect-fit college for each student and their family.


Using a personalized and strategic approach, Eric tailors each student's college search to their unique goals, passions, and priorities. Whether it's a STEM student or a Film student, Eric's extensive experience enables him to cater to all kinds of students with varied interests and goals. His primary goal is to reduce the anxiety and stress inherent to the college admissions process by providing a trusted resource that gives students and their families a sense of relief. Eric believes in empowering his students to reach their goals and aspirations, focusing on attitude, hard work, perseverance, and breaking down daunting tasks into manageable pieces.


Understanding that students need to want to learn in order to succeed, Eric works tirelessly to create a relationship-based and enjoyable learning environment. As a Senior College Coach with a long track record of helping all types of students, from the highest-achieving valedictorians to the initially unmotivated, Eric simply gets results.


When he's not mentoring students, Eric loves spending time with his wife Gabi, their two boys, Evan and Elliott, and any foster children they are blessed with in their home. Despite the heartbreak, he enjoys cheering on his beloved Chargers and getting on the golf course as much as possible.

Testimonials

"Thank you so much, Eric and the awesome ESM staff, for the continued help with our daughter through the college application process, and we’re thrilled with all of her options!" - Parent of College Counseling student

"Eric, we are beyond the moon happy with our son's early acceptance! You predicted it, but I must not have been capable of processing it. Such excitement and relief!!! Thank you!!!" - Parent of College Counseling student

Sean Towers

U.C. Santa Barbara

B.A. Anthropology

Services Offered

Academic Mentorship

Test Prep

Joined ESM in

2022

Teresa Irigoyen-Lopez

Princeton University

B.S.E. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

University of Cambridge

Mres Future Infrastructure and Built Environment

Services Offered

Academic Mentorship

Test Prep

Joined ESM in

2021

Ted Murguia

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School

M.B.A.

Stanford

B.S. Industrial Engineering

Services Offered

College Counseling

Joined ESM in

2017

Jared Boddum

Georgetown University

B.A. German

Services Offered

Academic Mentorship

Joined ESM in

2021

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