Sara Cavalieri
Educational consultant for students applying to universities abroad, San Diego
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Professionals |
| Based in | San Diego, California, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member; University of Glasgow North American Advisory Board member |
| Practice | College Apps Abroad, Inc. |
Sara Cavalieri is an educational consultant in San Diego who helps students apply to college and grad school abroad. She founded College Apps Abroad. Before that, she worked in admissions and recruitment for the University of Edinburgh and UNSW Sydney. She helps students find and apply to universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and other countries. She also guides parents and works with transfer and grad school applicants.
What Sara helps with
Sara helps students who feel unsure about how to apply to universities overseas. She also helps with the steps after the application is sent.
- Finding overseas universities that fit academically, socially and financially
- Understanding how international admissions work
- Navigating UCAS in the UK
- Writing a strong UK personal statement
- Meeting the conditions of university offers
- Applying for housing, scholarships and student visas
- Applying to vet school abroad straight from high school
- Choosing postgraduate programs that build employability
Who Sara works with
Sara works with high school students who want to study overseas. She also works with recent college graduates, professionals and career changers who want a postgraduate program. She helps community college and university students who want to transfer to an undergraduate degree in another country. She also helps students who live outside the U.S. and parents who want regular updates.
Background and qualifications
Sara Cavalieri founded College Apps Abroad. She used to work as an admissions and recruitment representative for universities including the University of Edinburgh and UNSW Sydney. She is a Certified Educational Planner and an IECA Professional member. She also sits on the University of Glasgow's North American Advisory Board. Her work centers on helping students find and apply to universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
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She is a former admissions and recruitment representative for the University of Edinburgh and UNSW Sydney who now advises students on applying abroad.
Best for students and parents who want to apply to universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand and need help with the whole process.
Common questions
How much does Sara Cavalieri charge?
Coaching with Sara runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Sara from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sara Cavalieri help with?
Sara Cavalieri helps with finding overseas universities that fit academically, socially and financially, understanding how international admissions work, navigating UCAS in the UK and writing a strong UK personal statement.
Is Sara Cavalieri certified?
Sara Cavalieri lists: Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member; University of Glasgow North American Advisory Board member.
Does Sara Cavalieri help with applications after the offer arrives?
Yes. She helps with meeting offer conditions, applying for housing and scholarships, and getting student visas.
Does Sara Cavalieri work with students who live outside the U.S.?
Yes. She helps students outside the U.S. apply to programs abroad, such as veterinary medicine.
How do I contact Sara Cavalieri?
Send Sara a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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