Emma Wadiak
College admissions consultant for high school students and parents in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Connect College Counseling |
Emma Wadiak is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents through the whole application process. She founded Connect College Counseling. Before that, she worked in graduate-level admissions and undergraduate career development. Her services cover college list building, essays, extracurricular planning, and application deadlines. She also helps students who want to be recruited to play college baseball. Her firm offers a free first consultation.
What Emma helps with
Emma helps students and families handle the research, essays, and deadlines that come with applying to college. She works with students from the start of high school through senior year.
- Building a balanced college list
- Writing and editing college essays
- Planning extracurricular activities
- Creating academic resumes
- Managing application deadlines and requirements
- Preparing for college interviews
- Baseball recruitment
- Academic course planning for freshmen and sophomores
Who Emma works with
Emma works with high school students and their parents. Some clients are just starting high school. Others are rising seniors getting ready to apply. Families get support at every stage of the admissions process. She also works with student athletes who want to be recruited for baseball.
How Emma works
Emma uses a plan for each grade level. The Discovery Plan is for high school freshmen and sophomores and lasts one year. It includes academic course planning and a review of A-G and NCAA requirements. It also covers extracurricular activities. Students start by looking at themselves and what matters most to them. Then they use several exploratory methods to find their interests and strengths and choose a best-fit college.
Background and qualifications
Emma Wadiak founded Connect College Counseling. Her career includes graduate-level admissions work, undergraduate career development, and independent college consulting. She is a member of HECA. Her work now focuses on guiding high school students and their families through college admissions, from early planning in freshman year to applications in senior year.
Emma Wadiak pricing
Programs and services
- Discovery Plan for high school freshmen and sophomores
- Free consultation
- College list development
- Essay development and editing
- Baseball recruitment support
Emma Wadiak reviews
The CoachVouch take
Emma has a background in both graduate admissions and undergraduate career development, and she supports baseball recruitment.
Best for high school students and parents who want help with college lists, essays, and deadlines, including student baseball players.
Common questions
How much does Emma Wadiak charge?
Coaching with Emma runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Emma from this page for an exact quote.
What does Emma Wadiak help with?
Emma Wadiak helps with building a balanced college list, writing and editing college essays, planning extracurricular activities and creating academic resumes.
Is Emma Wadiak certified?
Emma Wadiak lists: HECA member.
Does Emma Wadiak help with college athletic recruiting?
Yes. Baseball recruitment is one of her listed services.
When should students start working with Emma?
Students can start as early as the beginning of high school. Her Discovery Plan is for freshmen and sophomores, and she also works with rising seniors.
How do I contact Emma Wadiak?
Send Emma a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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