Rima Makari
Independent educational consultant for university applications in Oakville, Ontario
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $220 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Cedar Rose Education Services |
Rima Makari is an independent educational consultant in Oakville, Ontario. She runs Cedar Rose Education Services and helps high school students choose post-secondary paths and apply to universities. Her work covers applications in Canada and other countries, including international students applying to US colleges. She works with both students and parents. She is a Professional member of IECA. Clients can start with a free 15 minute consultation.
What Rima helps with
Rima helps high school students explore post-secondary options and apply to universities in Canada and abroad.
- Applying to universities in Canada
- Applying to universities outside Canada
- Applying to US colleges as an international student
- Early planning in Grades 9 to 11
- Getting focused help with specific application tasks
- Full guidance from start to finish on applications
Who Rima works with
Rima works with high school students who are exploring post-secondary options. She also works with their parents. Her plans start as early as Grades 9 to 11 for students who want to plan ahead. She also supports international students who want to attend US colleges.
How Rima works
Every package includes one-on-one sessions, dedicated email support, and access to a set of resources. There are three plans. The Foundational Plan covers early planning for Grades 9 to 11. The Application Accelerator Plan gives focused help with specific application needs. The Premium Success Plan covers the whole process from start to finish.
Background and qualifications
Rima Makari is an independent educational consultant based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. She leads Cedar Rose Education Services, a practice that supports high school students with post-secondary planning and university applications. She is a Professional member of IECA. Her practice focuses on applications both in Canada and internationally, and she also guides international students applying to US colleges.
Rima Makari pricing
Programs and services
- Foundational Plan for early planning
- Application Accelerator Plan
- Premium Success Plan
- One-on-one sessions
- Free 15 minute initial consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Her practice covers university applications in Canada and abroad, and includes international students applying to US colleges.
Best for high school students and parents who want guidance on university applications in Canada or abroad.
Common questions
How much does Rima Makari charge?
Coaching with Rima runs $80 to $220 an hour. Message Rima from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rima Makari help with?
Rima Makari helps with applying to universities in Canada, applying to universities outside Canada, applying to US colleges as an international student and early planning in Grades 9 to 11.
Is Rima Makari certified?
Rima Makari lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Rima Makari help students start planning early?
Yes. Her Foundational Plan is built for students in Grades 9 to 11 who want to plan early.
How do I contact Rima Makari?
Send Rima a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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