Jamie Kocian
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Round Rock, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and LGBTQ+ |
| Based in | Round Rock, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Core College Consulting |
Jamie Kocian is an independent educational consultant with Core College Consulting in Round Rock, Texas. The practice helps students and parents handle college applications and admissions. Services are set up by grade, from 9th to 12th, and also cover transfer students. Core College Consulting began in Austin and was founded in 2016 by Shannon Bergeron, a former high school counselor. Jamie is a professional member of the IECA. The team works to match each student with colleges where they belong.
What Jamie helps with
The team helps students and parents get through college applications with less stress. They focus on finding colleges that fit who the student is.
- Building a college list that matches the student's interests
- Managing application deadlines and timelines
- Choosing a college direction when a student feels unsure
- Applying to reach schools and honors programs
- Planning for transfer students
- Lowering stress between parents and teens during the process
- Helping students tell their own story
Who Jamie works with
The practice works with students in 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade, plus transfer students, and with their parents. One student case involved a teen who was unsure college made sense because of cost and direction. The practice welcomes all gender identities and sexual orientations.
How Jamie works
The team breaks the college process into small steps with a clear plan and timelines. They hold regular check-ins and offer responsive support so students stay on track. Each plan is tailored to the student, including the pace and how the team communicates. Work starts with guided conversations and personal exercises that help students explore interests and study areas. The team then builds a college list and guides the student to a final choice.
Background and qualifications
Core College Consulting was founded in 2016 by Shannon Bergeron. Jamie was a first-generation student who was unprepared for college planning and ended up at the wrong school. Jamie later worked as a high school counselor and saw many students struggle with the process. Jamie started the practice to help students avoid those mistakes. The firm began in Austin. Jamie Kocian is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of the IECA.
Jamie Kocian pricing
Programs and services
- Grade-specific services for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade
- Transfer student services
- Add-on services
- Consultation
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The CoachVouch take
The practice builds its college planning around belonging, and it was founded by a former high school counselor.
Best for families who want a clear step-by-step plan and a college list that fits the student's personality.
Common questions
How much does Jamie Kocian charge?
Coaching with Jamie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jamie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jamie Kocian help with?
Jamie Kocian helps with building a college list that matches the student's interests, managing application deadlines and timelines, choosing a college direction when a student feels unsure and applying to reach schools and honors programs.
Is Jamie Kocian certified?
Jamie Kocian lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Jamie Kocian work with transfer students?
Yes. Core College Consulting offers a separate service for transfer students.
Does the practice help students who are unsure about college?
Yes. The team uses guided conversations and exercises to help students explore interests and find a direction.
How do I contact Jamie Kocian?
Send Jamie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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