Joe Slater
College admissions advisor in Sacramento, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Slater Admissions Advising |
Joe Slater is an independent educational consultant who helps students and their parents with college admissions. He runs Slater Admissions Advising in Sacramento, California. He works one-on-one and guides families through each step, from building a college list to applications, essays, and financial aid. He also advises students who want to compete in college athletics. Each student gets a custom admissions roadmap, and sessions are online or in person.
What Joe helps with
Joe helps students and families work through the college admissions process from start to finish. He covers school choice, applications, essays, and paying for college.
- Building a custom list of colleges based on personal criteria
- Completing each college application accurately
- Writing college essays that stand out
- Getting strong letters of recommendation
- Closing funding gaps with FAFSA and private grants
- Evaluating options for NCAA athletics and recruiting
Who Joe works with
Joe works with high school students and their parents who are going through the college admissions process. This includes students who want to play sports in college and families who need to plan around a budget.
How Joe works
Each student receives a custom admissions roadmap built to match them with the right college. Joe works one-on-one and guides the family step by step from start to finish. The work begins with a custom college list based on the criteria that matter to the student. It then moves through applications, essays, recommendation letters, and a financial aid plan. Sessions are offered online or in person in Sacramento.
Background and qualifications
Joe Slater is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of the IECA. He founded Slater Admissions Advising LLC in Sacramento, California. His practice covers custom college lists, applications, essays, recommendations, financial aid, and NCAA athletic recruiting guidance. He offers both hourly help and comprehensive packages, including an Essentials package for families who want the basics of the admissions process.
Joe Slater pricing
Programs and services
- Free first consultation
- One-on-one college advising
- Essentials Package
- Hourly advising
- Comprehensive packages
- Group events
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The CoachVouch take
Joe combines full college admissions advising with guidance on NCAA athletic recruiting in one practice.
Best for families in the Sacramento area who want step-by-step help with applications, essays, financial aid, and athletic recruiting.
Common questions
How much does Joe Slater charge?
Coaching with Joe runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Joe from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joe Slater help with?
Joe Slater helps with building a custom list of colleges based on personal criteria, completing each college application accurately, writing college essays that stand out and getting strong letters of recommendation.
Does Joe Slater coach online?
Joe is based in Sacramento, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Joe Slater certified?
Joe Slater lists: IECA Professional member.
Can Joe Slater work with students online?
Yes. Slater Admissions Advising is available online or in person in Sacramento.
How do I contact Joe Slater?
Send Joe a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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