Jackie Postelnick

Jackie Postelnick founded Conscious College Planning in 2022 after starting as a Financial Aid Advisor in 2012 and working with a private college planning firm since 2015, and has helped more than 800 students get into best-fit colleges.

Guides families through college prep, admissions, and financial aid with a holistic, transparent approach involving separate student and parent meetings.

Jackie Postelnick pricing

Good fit if

• You want help with financial aid and scholarships
• You're a student (or the parent of one)
• You're a parent

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What to check before you hire Jackie

• Does not list a coaching credential. Ask what training they have.
• Background: Started her career in 2012 as a Financial Aid Advisor for national career schools
• Ask Jackie for 2 client references who had a goal like yours.

About Jackie Postelnick

Background

• Started her career in 2012 as a Financial Aid Advisor for national career schools
• Began working with a private college planning firm in 2015
• Launched Conscious College Planning in 2022
• Has helped more than 800 students get into best-fit colleges

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