Mara Patti
College and graduate school admissions consultant based in New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysGrad school and PhDInterview coachingNew grads and studentsResume and LinkedIn |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Credentials | Member, National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC); Member, American School Counselors Association (ASCA); Member, NYSACAC; Associate member, Independent Educational Counselors Association (IECA) |
| Practice | One2One College Consulting |
Mara Patti is the founder of One2One College Consulting. She helps students and parents with college and graduate school admissions. She has 25 years of experience in college admissions. Before starting her firm, she was the college coordinator and guidance counselor at Bergen County Academies in New Jersey. She visits colleges around the country every year to keep her school knowledge current. She has helped hundreds of students gain admission.
What Mara helps with
Mara helps students and parents plan for college and graduate school. She also works on test scores, interviews and early career steps.
- Building a college list of best fit schools
- Personal statement and supplemental essay guidance
- SAT and ACT preparation
- Graduate school applications
- Admissions interview preparation
- Finding internships, summer programs and volunteer roles
- Building a strong online presence before entering the workforce
- Using AI ethically in college essays
Who Mara works with
Mara works with high school students, college students and graduate students, along with their parents. She can start with students as early as junior high. Support continues through college and into career preparation.
How Mara works
Mara starts by getting to know each student, including their dreams, strengths and opportunities. That shapes how she finds best fit schools. One2One offers core service packages, and each one can be customized. Mara visits colleges around the country every year so her advice stays current. A division of the firm, run with co-founder Alan Katzman, teaches college students to build and optimize their online profiles before they enter the workforce.
Background and qualifications
Mara Patti has 25 years of experience in college admissions. She began as an academic advisor and then moved into admissions. She later worked in a high school as college coordinator and guidance counselor at Bergen County Academies in New Jersey. There she ran college fairs and information sessions, brought admissions deans to campus and organized college visits. She started One2One to work with students one on one. She is a member of NACAC, ASCA, NYSACAC and an associate member of IECA.
Mara Patti pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college consulting
- SAT and ACT test prep and tutoring
- Graduate school consulting
- Interview preparation
- Digital presence program for college students
- Free SAT and ACT assessment
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The CoachVouch take
Mara left a high school counseling job because the student ratio was too high for personal attention, then built her own one-on-one firm.
Best for families who want personal guidance from junior high through college applications and early career steps.
Common questions
How much does Mara Patti charge?
Coaching with Mara runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Mara from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mara Patti help with?
Mara Patti helps with building a college list of best fit schools, personal statement and supplemental essay guidance, SAT and ACT preparation and graduate school applications.
Is Mara Patti certified?
Mara Patti lists: Member, National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC); Member, American School Counselors Association (ASCA); Member, NYSACAC; Associate member, Independent Educational Counselors Association (IECA).
Does Mara Patti help with graduate school applications?
Yes. Her firm offers graduate school consulting along with college consulting. She has helped students gain admission to graduate schools.
Does One2One help with test prep?
Yes. The firm offers SAT and ACT prep and tutoring. A free SAT and ACT assessment is available.
How do I contact Mara Patti?
Send Mara a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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