Jess Chermak
College and graduate admissions counselor in Lafayette, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Professionals |
| Based in | Lafayette, Colorado, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Virtual College Counselors |
Jess Chermak is a college admissions counselor who helps students and families through the college search and application process. She runs Virtual College Counselors in Lafayette, Colorado, and works alongside Sawyer. The practice also advises college students and professionals applying to graduate school. Their students have been accepted into over 200 different colleges and universities around the world, from small private schools to large public and highly competitive ones.
What Jess helps with
Jess helps students and families plan for college and graduate school, from the first steps to the final submissions. She also helps graduate applicants find programs and prepare for interviews.
- Building a college list
- Writing personal statements and supplements
- Early planning for middle and high school students
- Staying on track through the application process
- Finding best-fit graduate programs
- Developing graduate application materials
- Preparing for graduate school interviews
Who Jess works with
Jess works with middle school and high school students and their families on college admissions. She also works with college students and working professionals who want to apply to graduate school.
Background and qualifications
Jess Chermak is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She runs an independent practice called Virtual College Counselors with her partner Sawyer. The practice offers college counseling and graduate advising. Their students have been accepted into over 200 different colleges and universities across the globe. Schools they have placed students in range from small privates to large publics and highly competitive schools.
Jess Chermak pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling
- Graduate advising
- College guidance consultation
- Graduate advising consultation
- IEC coaching services
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The CoachVouch take
Jess and Sawyer work as a pair, and their students have gained admission to over 200 different colleges and universities.
Best for middle and high school families who want help with the college list, essays and applications, and for graduate applicants who need program fit and interview prep.
Common questions
How much does Jess Chermak charge?
Coaching with Jess runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jess Chermak help with?
Jess Chermak helps with building a college list, writing personal statements and supplements, early planning for middle and high school students and staying on track through the application process.
Does Jess Chermak coach online?
Jess is based in Lafayette, Colorado, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Jess Chermak certified?
Jess Chermak lists: IECA member.
Does Jess Chermak help with graduate school applications?
Yes. Her practice offers graduate advising for college students and professionals. It covers finding best-fit programs, building application materials and preparing for interviews.
Does Jess Chermak work with younger students?
Yes. The practice mentors middle school and high school students through the college search and application process, starting with early planning.
How do I contact Jess Chermak?
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