Jonake Bose
College admissions counselor in Palo Alto, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Palo Alto, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
Jonake Bose is an independent college admissions counselor in Palo Alto, California. She helps high school, transfer and international students, along with their parents, choose colleges and apply. Students can look at schools in the US, the United Kingdom, or both. Jonake came to the US from India on a full scholarship and built a career in finance. She also takes on pro-bono work for low income families.
What Jonake helps with
Jonake helps students who are unsure which colleges to pursue and families who want a calmer application process. She also works with students who are first in their family to attend college.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Choosing between US and United Kingdom colleges
- Customizing each application to the college
- Standing out among other applicants
- Keeping students on track with application deadlines
- Developing criteria for college selection
- Support for first-generation college students
- Connecting with alums of colleges
Who Jonake works with
Jonake works with high school students, transfer students and international students. Her clients include students from privileged homes and students who are first in their family to go to college. Some are undecided about whether to apply in the US, the United Kingdom, or both. Parents are part of the process too.
How Jonake works
Jonake takes what she calls the long view of the college process. She works to make the steps clear for families and connects students with alums of colleges. Each application is customized to show the student's fit with that college. She aims to put the student in the driver's seat while the family moves through the process calmly and with a plan.
Background and qualifications
Jonake came to the US from India on a full scholarship. She says college opened doors and led to a career in finance. During college she used many classroom and extracurricular opportunities. She now works as an independent educational consultant in Palo Alto, California, and is a professional member of IECA. She also supports low income families pro-bono.
Jonake Bose pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive package
- Basic package
- Hourly counseling
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The CoachVouch take
Jonake is a former finance professional who came to the US from India on a full scholarship and offers pro-bono help to low income families.
Best for high school, transfer or international students who want a customized college list in the US or United Kingdom.
Common questions
How much does Jonake Bose charge?
Coaching with Jonake runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jonake from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jonake Bose help with?
Jonake Bose helps with building a college list that fits the student, choosing between US and United Kingdom colleges, customizing each application to the college and standing out among other applicants.
Is Jonake Bose certified?
Jonake Bose lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Jonake Bose work with international students?
Yes. She works with high school, transfer and international students. She helps students who are undecided between colleges in the US and the United Kingdom.
Does Jonake Bose offer pro-bono help?
Yes. She supports low income families pro-bono.
How do I contact Jonake Bose?
Send Jonake a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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