Jackie Postelnick
College admissions and financial aid consultant working with families online
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | Conscious College Planning |
Jackie Postelnick is a college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents plan for college. She covers student resumes, applications, financial aid, and scholarships. She started as a Financial Aid Advisor in 2012, then joined a private college planning firm in 2015. In 2022 she launched Conscious College Planning. She has helped over 800 students get into best-fit colleges at the best possible cost. All sessions are held remotely.
What Jackie helps with
Jackie helps families get organized for the college process. She covers admissions, money questions, and choosing colleges that fit a family's budget.
- Building a student resume
- Choosing best-fit colleges
- Guidance on admission applications
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
- Finding colleges that fit a family's budget, by need or merit
- EFC analysis
- Evaluating and appealing financial aid awards
Who Jackie works with
Jackie works with high school students and their parents. She meets with the student and parent together so everyone stays on the same page. Students and parents also have separate meetings for certain topics. Plans are flexible to fit where each family is in the process.
How Jackie works
Jackie meets with the student and parent together, so both hear the same plan. Some topics get separate meetings for the student and for the parent. All sessions are remote. Plans are flexible, so families can pick the level of support that fits them. Her financial aid background shapes how she helps families find colleges that fit their budget, whether through need or merit strategies.
Background and qualifications
Jackie began her career in 2012 as a Financial Aid Advisor for a group of national career schools. In 2015 she joined a private college planning firm. There she counseled high school students and families on college prep plans, college selection, application guidance, EFC analysis, scholarship and financial aid guidance, award evaluations, and appeals. In 2022 she started Conscious College Planning. She has helped over 800 students get into their best-fit colleges at the best possible cost.
Jackie Postelnick pricing
Programs and services
- Flexible college planning plans
- Joint student and parent sessions
- Separate parent and student meetings
- Remote sessions
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Jackie started in financial aid in 2012, so she can match families with colleges that fit their budget.
Best for families who want help with both college admissions and financial aid, with students and parents involved together.
Common questions
How much does Jackie Postelnick charge?
Coaching with Jackie runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Jackie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jackie Postelnick help with?
Jackie Postelnick helps with building a student resume, choosing best-fit colleges, guidance on admission applications and financial aid and scholarship guidance.
Does Jackie Postelnick coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Jackie Postelnick offer sessions in person?
No. All sessions are offered remotely.
Does Jackie help with financial aid and scholarships?
Yes. She started her career as a Financial Aid Advisor and helps with scholarships, EFC analysis, award evaluations, and appeals.
How do I contact Jackie Postelnick?
Send Jackie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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