Rosemary Essakow
College and grad school admissions consultant for students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | Rosemary's College Consulting |
Rosemary Essakow is a college admissions consultant who works one on one with undergraduate and graduate applicants. She helps students build a college list, write essays, prepare for interviews and finish applications. She knows the Common Application, the University of California application and the California State University application. She also supports graduate applications through AMCAS, LSAC, AADSAS and SOPHAS. Her years as a teacher shape how she guides students.
What Rosemary helps with
Rosemary helps students plan for college and finish strong applications. She also helps with course choices and deadlines during high school.
- Building a college list and choosing schools
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Completing the Common Application, UC and CSU applications
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Planning college visits
- Choosing courses at each high school level
- Managing application deadlines
- Applying to medical, law, dental and public health programs
Who Rosemary works with
Rosemary works with high school students who are planning for college. She also works with students entering graduate programs. She meets with the student and both parents at the start of the process. She guides students of all high school grade levels.
How Rosemary works
Rosemary meets with students throughout the year to build and update a personalized college plan. She starts by meeting with the student and both parents. From there she helps with the college list, essay brainstorming and editing, application support, interview guidance and deadlines. She also helps students choose courses at every high school level. She gives emotional support during the application process.
Background and qualifications
Rosemary spent years as a teacher, and that background shapes her admissions work. She now runs Rosemary's College Consulting and guides students through college planning. She knows the Common Application, the University of California application and the California State University application. She also knows the main graduate applications: AMCAS for medical school, LSAC for law school, AADSAS for dental school and SOPHAS for public health programs.
Rosemary Essakow pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions support
- Year-round college planning
- Graduate school application support
- Family kickoff meeting with student and parents
Rosemary Essakow reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former teacher who covers both college and graduate applications, including AMCAS, LSAC, AADSAS and SOPHAS.
Best for high school students and families in California who want steady guidance from college list to final application.
Common questions
How much does Rosemary Essakow charge?
Coaching with Rosemary runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Rosemary Essakow help with?
Rosemary Essakow helps with building a college list and choosing schools, brainstorming and editing college essays, completing the Common Application, UC and CSU applications and preparing for admissions interviews.
Does Rosemary help with graduate school applications?
Yes. She supports applications through AMCAS, LSAC, AADSAS and SOPHAS.
Do parents take part in the process?
Yes. Rosemary meets with the student and both parents at the start of the process.
How do I contact Rosemary Essakow?
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