Sandra Salloum
University admissions advisor for Trinidad and Tobago students applying abroad
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Credentials | Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Professional member, International Association for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC); College counseling certificate with distinction, UCLA; Positive psychology certification, University of Pennsylvania (in process); Applied psychology and life and career coaching certificates; Bachelor's degree in business |
| Experience | 17 years coaching |
| Practice | Salloum University Advising |
Sandra Salloum runs Salloum University Advising in Trinidad and Tobago. She helps students and their parents choose universities and apply in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. She has worked with over 1,000 students and families over 17 years. She has visited many campuses and built ties with regional admissions counselors. Her training includes a UCLA college counseling certificate and membership in IECA and IACAC. She gives extra support to students from Trinidad and Tobago.
What Sandra helps with
Sandra guides students through picking universities and building strong applications. She also helps with school choices and activities before applying.
- Building a list of universities that fit a student's goals
- Making academic choices at secondary school
- Choosing extracurricular and leadership activities
- Mapping out an application strategy and timeline
- Creating a résumé
- Writing application essays
- Applying to universities in the US, UK and Canada
Who Sandra works with
Sandra works with students and their parents. Many of her students are from her home country, Trinidad and Tobago, and want to study in the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom. Some start planning during secondary school. Parents are part of the process too.
How Sandra works
Sandra starts with self-discovery to help each student build a custom list of universities from the thousands available. She then coaches them through each part of the application. Sessions are one on one. She builds a timeline and application strategy for each student. She says the student must do the hard work, and she supports them along the way.
Background and qualifications
Sandra has advised students for 17 years, mostly from her home country, Trinidad and Tobago. She holds a college counseling certificate with distinction from UCLA. She is working on a positive psychology certification at the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds applied psychology and life and career coaching certificates, and a bachelor's degree in business. She is a professional member of IECA and IACAC. She visits campuses, talks with admissions counselors and takes courses to keep her knowledge current.
Sandra Salloum pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one advising sessions
- University selection support
- Application and essay support
- Extra support for students from Trinidad and Tobago
Sandra Salloum reviews
The CoachVouch take
Sandra focuses on helping students from Trinidad and Tobago apply to universities in three countries, with 17 years of experience.
Best for Trinidad and Tobago students and parents who want help applying to universities in the US, UK or Canada.
Common questions
How much does Sandra Salloum charge?
Coaching with Sandra runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Sandra from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sandra Salloum help with?
Sandra Salloum helps with building a list of universities that fit a student's goals, making academic choices at secondary school, choosing extracurricular and leadership activities and mapping out an application strategy and timeline.
Is Sandra Salloum certified?
Sandra Salloum lists: Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Professional member, International Association for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC); College counseling certificate with distinction, UCLA; Positive psychology certification, University of Pennsylvania (in process); Applied psychology and life and career coaching certificates; Bachelor's degree in business.
Which countries does Sandra help students apply to?
Sandra helps students apply to universities in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Does Sandra offer support for students from Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes. She offers extra support for students from Trinidad and Tobago, her home country.
How do I contact Sandra Salloum?
Send Sandra a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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