Jamie Reich
College admissions consultant in Port Washington, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Port Washington, New York, United States |
| Credentials | M.S. in Education, Counselor Education, Hofstra University; Professional Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy, Hofstra University; NY State Permanent Certification in School Counseling; IECA Professional member; NACAC member |
| Experience | 18 years coaching |
| Practice | Jamie L. Reich Educational Consulting |
Jamie Reich is an independent college admissions consultant in Port Washington, New York. She helps students and parents find the right schools and get through the application process. She has been a college advisor for 18 years and has worked with over 1,200 students. She holds a New York State school counseling certification and co-authored a book on college admissions. Her services cover college advising, essay editing, and transfer applications.
What Jamie helps with
Jamie helps students pick schools that fit their needs and complete strong applications. She also works with younger students who want to plan early.
- Building a customized target college list
- Planning campus visits and college interviews
- Creating and refining a resume
- Brainstorming and editing personal statements and school essays
- Academic and extracurricular planning in grades 9 to 11
- Deferral and waitlist strategies
- Transfer applications and essay review
- Keeping a calendar of application tasks
Who Jamie works with
Jamie works with high school students and their parents through the college application process. She starts with students as early as grades 9, 10 and 11 for planning. She also helps students who want to transfer from one school to another, and students who only need essay editing.
How Jamie works
Jamie builds a customized target college list based on each student's needs, interests and preferences. She plans campus visits and college interviews, and helps refine the resume. She brainstorms and edits the personal statement and school essays. She also builds a calendar of tasks for the application process. Students who only want essay help can choose editing packages that include brainstorming all essay topics.
Background and qualifications
Jamie has been a professional college advisor for 18 years. She earned a B.A. in Psychology, Sociology and Education from Washington University in St. Louis. She holds a Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Counselor Education from Hofstra University, plus a Professional Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hofstra. She has a New York State Public School Teacher Permanent Certification in School Counseling. She is a Professional level member of IECA and a longtime member of NACAC. She co-authored The Book of Answers, a guide to college admissions.
Jamie Reich pricing
Programs and services
- Full college advising
- Early guidance for grades 9 to 11
- Essay editing packages
- Transfer application support
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The CoachVouch take
She has guided over 1,200 students through applications and holds a school counseling certification along with a family therapy diploma.
Best for students and parents who want hands-on help from early planning through final applications.
Common questions
How much does Jamie Reich charge?
Coaching with Jamie runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Jamie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jamie Reich help with?
Jamie Reich helps with building a customized target college list, planning campus visits and college interviews, creating and refining a resume and brainstorming and editing personal statements and school essays.
Is Jamie Reich certified?
Jamie Reich lists: M.S. in Education, Counselor Education, Hofstra University; Professional Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy, Hofstra University; NY State Permanent Certification in School Counseling; IECA Professional member; NACAC member.
Does Jamie Reich help students who only need essay editing?
Yes. She offers essay editing packages that include brainstorming all essay topics.
How do I contact Jamie Reich?
Send Jamie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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