Alicja Jahnke
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Milford, Michigan
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | Milford, Michigan, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; NACAC member; ASCA member; Licensed teacher; Licensed school and college counselor; Master's degrees in Music, Learning Disabilities and Counseling |
| Practice | ACE College Consultants, LLC |
Alicja Jahnke is a college admissions consultant in Milford, Michigan. He helps students and parents pick colleges and build strong applications. He runs ACE College Consultants with Lisa Acton. Alicja is a licensed teacher and school and college counselor with three master's degrees, in Music, Learning Disabilities and Counseling. The practice limits its number of clients and visits colleges in person. Students get a personalized list of best-fit schools and help with essays.
What Alicja helps with
Alicja helps students find colleges that fit their budget, interests and values. He also guides families through applications, essays and deadlines.
- Building a balanced list of best-fit colleges
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Setting an application timeline
- Planning a standardized testing timeline
- Exploring career paths and college majors
- Finding scholarship opportunities
- Preparing for college interviews
- Choosing activities and summer experiences for younger students
Who Alicja works with
Alicja works with students and their parents. Younger clients in freshman and sophomore years get early planning help. Juniors and seniors get full support with college lists and applications. Seniors can also book hourly help.
How Alicja works
The practice offers a Freshmen/Sophomore Package and a Comprehensive Package for juniors and seniors. The younger package covers activity and summer plans, college visit ideas, a testing timeline, and interest and study skills assessments. The comprehensive package gives unlimited support. It includes an intensive meeting with parents and student, a list of 10 to 15 best-fit colleges, follow-up consults, and help with one personal statement plus six more essays.
Background and qualifications
Alicja Jahnke is a licensed teacher and school and college counselor. He holds three master's degrees: Music from University of Michigan, Learning Disabilities from Eastern Michigan University, and Counseling from Eastern Michigan University. He runs ACE College Consultants with Lisa Acton. Together the two have over 70 combined years in education and have counseled 4th through 12th grade students for three decades. The practice visits colleges in person. It belongs to NACAC, ASCA and IECA.
Alicja Jahnke pricing
Programs and services
- Freshmen/Sophomore Package
- Comprehensive Package for juniors and seniors
- Hourly consultation for seniors
- Customized packages
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The CoachVouch take
Alicja holds master's degrees in Music, Learning Disabilities and Counseling, and the practice caps its client numbers.
Best for families who want a personalized college list and hands-on help with essays and timelines.
Common questions
How much does Alicja Jahnke charge?
Coaching with Alicja runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Alicja from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alicja Jahnke help with?
Alicja Jahnke helps with building a balanced list of best-fit colleges, brainstorming and editing college essays, setting an application timeline and planning a standardized testing timeline.
Is Alicja Jahnke certified?
Alicja Jahnke lists: IECA Professional member; NACAC member; ASCA member; Licensed teacher; Licensed school and college counselor; Master's degrees in Music, Learning Disabilities and Counseling.
Does Alicja work with students before junior year?
Yes. A Freshmen/Sophomore Package covers activity planning, college visit ideas, a testing timeline, and interest and study skills assessments.
Does the practice help with scholarships?
Yes. Scholarship advice is part of the help students receive during the application process.
How do I contact Alicja Jahnke?
Send Alicja a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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