Barb Stager
College admissions advisor for students and parents in Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Niwot, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Admissions Logic College Consulting, LLC |
Barb Stager is an independent college admissions advisor who helps students and their parents through the college search and application process. She runs Admissions Logic College Consulting in Niwot, Colorado, and serves families across the state. Her students have received merit scholarships totaling over $4.5 million. She also helps with athletic recruiting, learning disabilities, and military academy and ROTC applications.
What Barb helps with
Barb helps students find a best-fit college and build strong applications. She also helps families plan for the cost of college.
- Building a personalized list of colleges
- Planning standardized test prep and test dates
- Setting a timeline for essays and application deadlines
- Writing memorable essays and strong applications
- Learning about financial aid and how to apply
- Building a budget and funding plan for college
- Support for students with learning disabilities
- Strategies for athletic recruits
Who Barb works with
Barb works with students and their parents, mostly in Colorado. Her services also reach families beyond the state. She helps students who are choosing a college, including athletes, students with learning disabilities, and those aiming for military academies or ROTC.
How Barb works
Barb builds a personalized admissions plan with each student. The plan is based on the student's interests and academic record. She sets a full timeline for essays and deadlines. She also plans for test prep and test logistics. Her goal is to have students take responsibility for their own application process. She offers Rising Senior Collegiate Packages for students starting their senior year search.
Background and qualifications
Barb Stager is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She runs Admissions Logic College Consulting, LLC in Niwot, Colorado. Her students have been accepted to many colleges, and they have earned merit based scholarships totaling over $4.5 million. Her work covers college lists, essays, applications, financial aid, athletic recruiting, and military academy and ROTC paths.
Barb Stager pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
- Rising Senior Collegiate Packages
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The CoachVouch take
Barb supports military academy and ROTC applicants, and her students have earned merit scholarships totaling over $4.5 million.
Best for Colorado families who want a clear plan and timeline for college applications, essays, and funding.
Common questions
How much does Barb Stager charge?
Coaching with Barb runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Barb Stager help with?
Barb Stager helps with building a personalized list of colleges, planning standardized test prep and test dates, setting a timeline for essays and application deadlines and writing memorable essays and strong applications.
Is Barb Stager certified?
Barb Stager lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Barb Stager help with military academy applications?
Yes. She guides students on military academy appointments and nominations, and on ROTC applications.
Does Barb Stager offer a free first meeting?
Yes. Every initial consultation is complimentary.
How do I contact Barb Stager?
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