Jacqueline Pravda
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Santa Monica
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Graduate degree in education; Certification in education |
| Practice | NorthStar College Advisors |
Jacqueline Pravda is an independent educational consultant who guides students and their parents through the college process. She runs NorthStar College Advisors in Santa Monica, California. She has over 20 years of experience and holds a graduate degree and certification in education. She has worked in public and private high schools and in college and university admissions. Her work covers course selection, college lists, essays, applications, and financial aid review.
What Jacqueline helps with
Jacqueline helps families handle each step of finding, applying to, and getting into college. She also supports students who need help with organization and self advocacy.
- Choosing high school courses
- Planning standardized tests
- Building a college list
- Writing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Completing applications
- Preparing for interviews
- Understanding the financial aid process
- Navigating NCAA eligibility and athletic recruitment
Who Jacqueline works with
Jacqueline works with students and their parents. Clients can start early with high school course planning or come in for application help. She also works with student athletes and students with learning differences. Families can choose a full plan or build a custom program.
How Jacqueline works
Clients pick a comprehensive plan or a customized program built around their needs. Work can include high school course selection, standardized test planning, college list development, and application completion. Jacqueline also helps with summer activities planning, brainstorming, editing and final review, and building time management and self advocacy skills. She offers services for individual students and for schools.
Background and qualifications
Jacqueline is an Ivy-educated consultant with over 20 years of experience. She holds a graduate degree and certification in education. She has worked in public and private high school settings and in college and university admissions. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and belongs to college counseling associations. Her practice is based in Santa Monica, California.
Jacqueline Pravda pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive consulting plans
- Customized consulting programs
- Workshops
- Services for schools
- Consultation call
Jacqueline Pravda reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines Ivy education with experience in both high school settings and college admissions offices.
Best for families who want personal guidance through every step from course selection to the college deposit.
Common questions
How much does Jacqueline Pravda charge?
Coaching with Jacqueline runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jacqueline Pravda help with?
Jacqueline Pravda helps with choosing high school courses, planning standardized tests, building a college list and writing personal statements and supplemental essays.
Is Jacqueline Pravda certified?
Jacqueline Pravda lists: IECA Professional member; Graduate degree in education; Certification in education.
Does Jacqueline help student athletes?
Yes. She offers NCAA eligibility and athletic recruitment guidance.
Can Jacqueline help with boarding school or gap years?
Yes. She supports high school placement for boarding and day schools. She also helps with gap year program applications.
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