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; Independent educational consultant |
| 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 plan for college and university. Her work centers on applications to schools in Canada and abroad. She also works with international students applying to US colleges, and with their parents. She is a Professional member of the IECA. Her packages cover early planning for Grades 9 to 11 through full application support.
What Rima helps with
Rima helps high school students choose post-secondary paths and apply to universities in Canada and other countries.
- Exploring post-secondary options in high school
- University applications in Canada
- University applications abroad
- Applying to US colleges as an international student
- Early planning in Grades 9 to 11
- Getting help with specific parts of an application
Who Rima works with
Rima works with high school students and their parents. Her services suit students in Grades 9 to 11 who want to plan early. They also suit students who need help with certain parts of an application. She also works with international students who want to attend US colleges.
How Rima works
Every package includes one-on-one sessions, 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 offers guidance from start to finish. A free 15 minute first consultation is available.
Background and qualifications
Rima Makari is the founder of Cedar Rose Education Services in Oakville, Ontario. She is an independent educational consultant. She is a Professional member of the IECA. Her practice focuses on high school and post-secondary academic consulting, with a strong focus on university applications in Canada and abroad. She also supports international students applying to US colleges.
Rima Makari pricing
Programs and services
- Foundational Plan for early planning
- Application Accelerator Plan
- Premium Success Plan for end-to-end guidance
- One-on-one sessions
- Email support
- Free 15 minute consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Rima combines Canadian university application support with help for international students applying to US colleges.
Best for high school students and parents who want help planning and applying to universities in Canada or the US.
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 exploring post-secondary options in high school, university applications in Canada, university applications abroad and applying to US colleges as an international student.
Is Rima Makari certified?
Rima Makari lists: IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant.
Does Rima Makari help with applications outside Canada?
Yes. Her services cover university applications in Canada and internationally, including US colleges for international students.
Can families start planning before Grade 12?
Yes. The 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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