Mara Fiarman Jacobs
College admissions consultant for high school students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | BS in Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Educational Consultant Certificate, University of California, Irvine; Associate Member, IECA; Professional Member, NACAC; Professional Member, NJACAC |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
| Practice | Skybound College and Career Consulting |
Mara Fiarman Jacobs is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students find colleges that fit them. She has worked in admissions consulting for over 10 years and founded Skybound College and Career Consulting in 2022. She holds a Wharton economics degree and an educational consultant certificate from UC Irvine. She has also led alumni interviews for the University of Pennsylvania in Burlington County for 10 years.
What Mara helps with
Mara guides students and families through each step of the college application process, from early planning to the final decision.
- Building a balanced college list
- Planning early admission strategies
- Brainstorming and editing college application essays
- Creating standardized testing plans
- Choosing majors and career options
- Planning extracurriculars, internships and summer programs
- Completing the Common Application
- Meeting FAFSA and CSS Profile deadlines
Who Mara works with
Mara works with high school students and their families. She looks at each student's strengths and weaknesses against their goals. She also helps families keep the process balanced and low in stress.
How Mara works
Mara starts by assessing a student's strengths and weaknesses against their goals. She then builds a plan to help the student stand out. She reviews academics and curriculum every quarter. She also manages application materials and timelines. Her support runs through campus visit planning, interview prep, and the move to freshman year. She answers student and family questions as they come up.
Background and qualifications
Mara has helped high school students with college admissions for over 10 years. She earned a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She recently finished the Educational Consultant Certificate Program at UC Irvine. Before starting her own firm, she worked as an Independent Educational Consultant with EFM College and Career Consulting. She founded Skybound College and Career Consulting in 2022. She is an Associate Member of IECA and a Professional Member of NACAC and NJACAC. She has also served on the Platt House Advisory Council and held local education board roles in Moorestown.
Mara Fiarman Jacobs pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions consulting
- Quarterly academic and curriculum review
- College essay support
- Interview preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Mara has served as the Burlington County Interview Coordinator for the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Interview Program for 10 years.
Best for high school students and families who want full support from college list to final decision.
Common questions
How much does Mara Fiarman Jacobs charge?
Coaching with Mara runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Mara from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mara Fiarman Jacobs help with?
Mara Fiarman Jacobs helps with building a balanced college list, planning early admission strategies, brainstorming and editing college application essays and creating standardized testing plans.
Is Mara Fiarman Jacobs certified?
Mara Fiarman Jacobs lists: BS in Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Educational Consultant Certificate, University of California, Irvine; Associate Member, IECA; Professional Member, NACAC; Professional Member, NJACAC.
Does Mara help with financial aid forms?
Yes. She assists with FAFSA and CSS Profile deadlines and resources.
Can Mara help if a student is deferred or waitlisted?
Yes. She offers decision support for acceptance review, deferrals and waitlists.
How do I contact Mara Fiarman Jacobs?
Send Mara a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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