Karime Jankauskas
College admissions consultant for students and parents in North Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Huntersville, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | UCI graduate certificate in college counseling; Member of IECA (Professional member); Member of HECA; Member of NCAG; Member of NJACAC; Member of SACAC |
| Practice | CollegeSavvy Consulting, LLC |
Karime Jankauskas is an independent educational consultant in Huntersville, North Carolina. Karime guides students and parents through college admissions. Karime started this work in 2010 and opened CollegeSavvy Consulting in 2018. Karime's planning can begin as early as 8th grade. Karime covers course choices, college lists, essays, financial aid and interview prep. Karime also talks with parents about the cost and long-term value of college.
What Karime helps with
Karime helps families find colleges that fit the student and the family budget. Karime works on the full path from early planning to final applications.
- Planning for college starting in 8th grade
- Choosing courses and extracurricular activities
- Building a college list that fits
- Containing college costs
- Financial aid and merit scholarship guidance
- Writing strong, authentic essays
- Interview prep
- Handling deferrals and waitlists
Who Karime works with
Karime works with students and their parents. Families can start as early as 8th grade. Karime meets each student and family to learn their position, since every student faces different realities. Karime also works with parents who want frank talks about college cost and long-term value.
How Karime works
Families start with a 10-minute intro call with the parent. If it is a good fit, the parent and child book a free 30-minute consult. Karime offers comprehensive plans, shorter plans or hourly help. Karime's work covers student assessment, summer planning, smart college visits, application review and more. Karime focuses on fit, on the student's mental health, and on applications that show the student's own strengths and character.
Background and qualifications
Karime started working in college advising in 2010 and started Karime's own firm, CollegeSavvy Consulting, in 2018. Karime completed the UCI graduate certificate in college counseling. Karime is a professional member of IECA. Karime also belongs to HECA, NCAG, NJACAC and SACAC. Karime volunteered with StreetSquash in Newark, NJ for more than 1 year. Karime is based in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Karime Jankauskas pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college advising plans
- Shorter advising plans
- Hourly advising
- Free 10-minute parent intro call
- Free 30-minute consult with student
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The CoachVouch take
Karime offers college planning that can start in 8th grade and includes direct talks with parents about cost and long-term value.
Best for families who want early college planning with a focus on fit and affordability.
Common questions
How much does Karime Jankauskas charge?
Coaching with Karime runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Karime from this page for an exact quote.
What does Karime Jankauskas help with?
Karime Jankauskas helps with planning for college starting in 8th grade, choosing courses and extracurricular activities, building a college list that fits and containing college costs.
Is Karime Jankauskas certified?
Karime Jankauskas lists: UCI graduate certificate in college counseling; Member of IECA (Professional member); Member of HECA; Member of NCAG; Member of NJACAC; Member of SACAC.
When can students start working with Karime Jankauskas?
Strategy and planning can start in 8th grade. Karime also helps with later steps like applications, waitlists and deferrals.
How does a family get started with Karime?
It begins with a 10-minute intro call with the parent. If it fits, the family books a free 30-minute consult with the child.
How do I contact Karime Jankauskas?
Send Karime a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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