Carey Cimino
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Del Mar, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Del Mar, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Your College Journey |
Carey Cimino is an independent educational consultant in Del Mar, California. The team covers essays, college research, applications, athletic recruiting, financial aid, and transfers. Families can get help from start to finish or check in now and then. Carey is a professional member of the IECA.
What Carey helps with
Carey helps students and parents handle the pressure of choosing classes, planning tests, picking colleges, and applying.
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Building a balanced college application list
- Finding schools that fit a student
- Creating application timelines and deadline checklists
- Preparing recruiting resumes and emails for college athletic programs
- Planning high school courses and activities
- Finding scholarships and using FAFSA
- Guiding transfer students and college graduates with resumes
Who Carey works with
Carey works with high school students and their parents. Some students start early in high school and need close attention. Others only need a check-in every so often to stay on track. The team also helps transfer students and recent college graduates.
How Carey works
Support is billed by the hour, so each student gets the amount of help they need. Some students get a lot of attention. Others check in now and then. Families who know they need more time can buy mini-packages of extra hours. For athletes, the team builds a spreadsheet of target schools with links to athletic program information and coach contacts. It also gives recruiting email templates and a communication timeline.
Background and qualifications
Carey Cimino is an independent educational consultant based in Del Mar, California. The practice covers high school academic planning, essays, college research, applications, athletic recruiting, financial aid, transfer guidance, and resumes and cover letters for college graduates.
Carey Cimino pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly one-on-one consulting
- Mini-packages of extra hours
- Free 30-minute consultation
- Start-to-finish application help
- Athletic recruitment support
Carey Cimino reviews
The CoachVouch take
The practice offers athletic recruiting support, including a target school spreadsheet with coach contacts, alongside full admissions help.
Best for high school students and parents who want flexible, hourly help with applications, essays, or athletic recruiting.
Common questions
How much does Carey Cimino charge?
Coaching with Carey runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Carey from this page for an exact quote.
What does Carey Cimino help with?
Carey Cimino helps with brainstorming and editing college essays, building a balanced college application list, finding schools that fit a student and creating application timelines and deadline checklists.
Is Carey Cimino certified?
Carey Cimino lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Carey Cimino help student athletes get recruited?
Yes. The team builds a recruiting resume, a target school list with coach contacts, and email templates. It also helps students prepare for coach interviews and visits.
Can families get help with just part of the college process?
Yes. Families can ask a few questions or get help from start to finish. Students who only need occasional check-ins can use hourly help.
How do I contact Carey Cimino?
Send Carey a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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