Aliya Avarista
College admissions counselor for students and families in Pennsylvania
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Credentials | Master's in Counseling, Johns Hopkins University (Summa Cum Laude); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | AWA College Counseling |
Aliya Avarista is an independent college admissions counselor who helps students and their parents through the college application process. She runs AWA College Counseling in Pennsylvania. She worked in admissions at High Point University and Johns Hopkins University. She has read and crafted thousands of applications with students. Her work centers on finding each student a best fit school while keeping stress and anxiety low for the family.
What Aliya helps with
Aliya helps students and families handle the college application process. She works to lower the stress and anxiety that come with it.
- Finding a best fit college for each student
- Lowering stress and anxiety during applications
- Completing a strong overall applicant picture
- Understanding what admissions committees at top schools look for
- Guiding families through the college process
Who Aliya works with
Aliya works with a diverse group of students and their families. Parents take part in the process alongside the student. Her services are built for families who want a counselor who collaborates with them.
Background and qualifications
Aliya earned a Master's in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Before starting her own practice, she gained admissions experience at High Point University and Johns Hopkins University. She has read and crafted thousands of applications with students. That work gave her insight into what admissions committees at top schools want to see. She is a Professional member of IECA and runs AWA College Counseling.
Aliya Avarista pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive package with unlimited time with the student and family for the length of the contract
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The CoachVouch take
She has worked on the admissions side at High Point University and Johns Hopkins University, and has crafted thousands of applications with students.
Best for families who want a collaborative counselor to guide the college search and reduce application stress.
Common questions
How much does Aliya Avarista charge?
Coaching with Aliya runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Aliya from this page for an exact quote.
What does Aliya Avarista help with?
Aliya Avarista helps with finding a best fit college for each student, lowering stress and anxiety during applications, completing a strong overall applicant picture and understanding what admissions committees at top schools look for.
Is Aliya Avarista certified?
Aliya Avarista lists: Master's in Counseling, Johns Hopkins University (Summa Cum Laude); IECA Professional member.
Does Aliya Avarista work with parents as well as students?
Yes. She serves students and their families and builds a working relationship with the whole family.
What does the comprehensive package include?
It gives the student and family unlimited time with Aliya for the length of the contract.
How do I contact Aliya Avarista?
Send Aliya a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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