Marina Glava
College admissions consultant for high school students in Austin, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC) |
| Practice | Marina Glava College Consulting |
Marina Glava is a college consultant in Austin, Texas. She helps high school students and their parents plan for college and build strong applications. She starts as early as ninth grade and works through senior year. Her services include skill and aptitude assessments, balanced college lists, essay help and interview prep. She has advised high school students for thirteen years and is a professional member of IECA.
What Marina helps with
Marina helps students plan for college and get through the application process with less stress. She works with families from ninth grade through senior year.
- Building a balanced college list
- Planning courses and extracurriculars from ninth grade
- Brainstorming and reviewing essays and short answers
- Choosing between SAT and ACT after PSAT review
- Exploring majors and careers through aptitude assessments
- Finding summer programs
- Preparing for college interviews
- Tracking application deadlines
Who Marina works with
Marina works with high school students and their parents. She takes students as early as ninth grade. She also works with sophomores, juniors and seniors. Families can start early to plan courses and activities, or begin in junior year to build the application story.
How Marina works
Marina starts by getting to know the student. She uses surveys, interest assessments and a skill and aptitude test with a detailed report review. Students get portal access for surveys, college research and financial information on colleges. She meets with families at least once a quarter and offers email and phone support. Packages are set up by grade level.
Background and qualifications
Marina has advised high school students for thirteen years. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a member of the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling. She also partners with Matchlighters, a program that pairs high-achieving students from low-income households with experienced college counselors. Her practice is based in Austin, Texas.
Marina Glava pricing
Programs and services
- Combined Junior Senior Package
- Freshman and Sophomore Packages
- Student portal access
- Quarterly meetings with email and phone support
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The CoachVouch take
Marina partners with the Matchlighters Scholars Program, which connects high-achieving students from low-income households with college counselors.
Best for families who want to start college planning early, as soon as ninth grade, with a tailored plan.
Common questions
How much does Marina Glava charge?
Coaching with Marina runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Marina from this page for an exact quote.
What does Marina Glava help with?
Marina Glava helps with building a balanced college list, planning courses and extracurriculars from ninth grade, brainstorming and reviewing essays and short answers and choosing between SAT and ACT after PSAT review.
Is Marina Glava certified?
Marina Glava lists: Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC).
How early can students start working with Marina Glava?
Marina works with students as early as ninth grade. She also works with sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Does Marina Glava help with choosing a major or career?
Yes. She uses a skill and aptitude assessment for major and career exploration and reviews the detailed report with the family.
How do I contact Marina Glava?
Send Marina a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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