Jennifer Piercey
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Mountain View, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Mountain View, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Follows NACAC ethical standards |
| Practice | OnTarget College Consulting |
Jennifer Piercey is an independent college admissions consultant who runs OnTarget College Consulting in California. She helps high school students and their parents find a "right fit" college. She starts by learning about the student, then matches that student to schools that offer growth and challenge. She also guides students with LD or ADHD. She is a professional member of the IECA and follows NACAC ethical standards.
What Jennifer helps with
Jennifer helps students build a college list that fits their interests, achievements and goals. She also supports them through applications, essays, interviews and deadlines.
- Building a custom college application list
- Planning, writing and editing application essays
- Managing application deadlines
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Researching summer programs
- Setting a standardized testing plan
- Finding right-fit colleges for students with LD or ADHD
- Planning course choices and activities early in high school
Who Jennifer works with
Jennifer works with high school students and their parents. Her packages cover freshmen and sophomores who want to plan early, juniors starting in the second semester, and first semester seniors already applying. She also helps students with LD or ADHD find a good college match.
How Jennifer works
Jennifer does not follow formulas. She learns about each student first, then uses her knowledge of colleges to find schools that fit. She gives parents and students regular updates on the process. Her packages match the student's grade level: Take Aim for freshmen and sophomores, Navigation for first semester seniors, Bull's Eye from the second semester of junior year, and Bull's Eye Plus from sophomore year through the start of freshman year in college.
Background and qualifications
Jennifer Piercey is an independent educational consultant and the founder of OnTarget College Consulting. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She provides all services under the ethical standards and practices of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Her practice covers college lists, essays, interview prep, summer program research and testing plans.
Jennifer Piercey pricing
Programs and services
- Free 45-minute initial consultation
- Take Aim package for freshmen and sophomores
- Navigation package for first semester seniors
- Bull's Eye package starting second semester of junior year
- Bull's Eye Plus package starting sophomore year
- Hourly, package and complete program rates
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Offers package options that start as early as freshman year and run through the start of college.
Best for high school families who want a personal, non-formula approach to finding a right-fit college.
Common questions
How much does Jennifer Piercey charge?
Coaching with Jennifer runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jennifer from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jennifer Piercey help with?
Jennifer Piercey helps with building a custom college application list, planning, writing and editing application essays, managing application deadlines and preparing for admissions interviews.
Is Jennifer Piercey certified?
Jennifer Piercey lists: IECA Professional member; Follows NACAC ethical standards.
Does Jennifer Piercey help students with learning differences?
Yes. She offers guidance for finding the right-fit college for students with LD or ADHD.
When can students start working with Jennifer Piercey?
Students can start as early as freshman year with the Take Aim package. Other packages begin in sophomore year, junior year second semester, or first semester of senior year.
How do I contact Jennifer Piercey?
Send Jennifer a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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