Sara Tayara
College admissions and essay consultant for international students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Master's Degree, Business Administration; Dual Degree, BA Information Science and BS Urban and Regional Studies, Minor in Business |
Sara Tayara is a college admissions counselor who helps students plan their applications and write strong essays. She also supports international students with visa questions. She builds an application strategy for top schools around the world, from choosing schools to editing essays. Her clients include a student who got into American University of Beirut. She holds an MBA and worked at the UN Environment Programme before she started coaching.
What Sara helps with
Sara helps students apply to top schools around the world. She covers school choice, essays, and visa steps for international students.
- Building an application strategy
- Choosing which schools to apply to
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Applying to the University of California system
- Visa help for international students
- Preparing for college admissions interviews
- Building a college resume
- Handling a college waitlist
Who Sara works with
Sara works with students who apply to colleges in the United States and around the world. She supports international students who need help with visas. Her clients include students applying to University of California schools and students who ended up at American University of Beirut.
How Sara works
Sara offers packages built around hours of coaching. Smaller options cover interview practice at 3 or more hours and application boosts at 2 or more hours. She also works by the hour for custom needs like strategy and editing. Students can send her a message before they start.
Background and qualifications
Sara holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration. She also earned a dual degree, a BA in Information Science and a BS in Urban and Regional Studies, with a minor in Business. Her work history includes a manager role from September 2021 to September 2024 and a product designer role at Anghami in 2021. She also worked with the UN Environment Programme from August 2020 to April 2021. She received offers from Oliver Wyman, Deloitte Digital, NEOM and the United Nations Development Programme.
Sara Tayara pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions interview prep
- Application boost, 2 or more hours
- College waitlist strategy package
- Final college application review
- College resume writing
- Custom hourly coaching
Sara Tayara reviews
Sara Tayara has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Sara pairs college essay and strategy help with visa assistance for international students.
Best for international students who want help with school choice, essays, and visas.
Common questions
How much does Sara Tayara charge?
Coaching with Sara runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Sara from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sara Tayara help with?
Sara Tayara helps with building an application strategy, choosing which schools to apply to, brainstorming and editing college essays and applying to the University of California system.
Does Sara Tayara have reviews?
Sara Tayara has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Sara Tayara certified?
Sara Tayara lists: Master's Degree, Business Administration; Dual Degree, BA Information Science and BS Urban and Regional Studies, Minor in Business.
Can Sara help with University of California applications?
Yes.
How do I contact Sara Tayara?
Send Sara a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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