Sara Zessar
Independent college admissions consultant in Denver, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Discovery College Consulting |
Sara Zessar is an independent educational consultant in Denver, Colorado. She helps students and parents prepare for, explore, and apply to colleges that fit academically, socially, and financially. She runs Discovery College Consulting with a second consultant, Marcia. The firm reports that 97% of its classes of 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 received merit scholarships of up to $73,038 per year. Sara is a member of IECA.
What Sara helps with
Sara helps students plan for college, build a college list, and put together strong applications. The firm also offers support with money and study skills.
- Preparing for college early in high school
- Building a customized college list
- Making applications stand out
- Setting realistic admissions goals
- Finding colleges that fit financially
- Understanding the college search process
- Executive function coaching for students
Who Sara works with
Sara works with students and their parents through the college search and application process. Clients include families in the Denver area. Students start in high school and are guided through preparing, choosing schools, and applying.
Background and qualifications
Sara Zessar is an independent educational consultant based in Denver, Colorado. She is a professional member of IECA. She works at Discovery College Consulting alongside consultant Marcia. The firm covers college preparation, college lists, applications, test preparation, tutoring, executive function coaching, financial fit advising, and early career counseling.
Sara Zessar pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
- College preparation
- College list building
- Application help
- Test preparation
- Academic tutoring
Sara Zessar reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her firm's classes of 2022 to 2026 saw 97% of students receive merit scholarships of up to $73,038 per year.
Best for Colorado families who want a college list that fits academically and financially.
Common questions
How much does Sara Zessar charge?
Coaching with Sara runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sara from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sara Zessar help with?
Sara Zessar helps with preparing for college early in high school, building a customized college list, making applications stand out and setting realistic admissions goals.
Is Sara Zessar certified?
Sara Zessar lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Discovery College Consulting offer a free first meeting?
Yes. The firm offers a free initial consultation.
How do I contact Sara Zessar?
Send Sara a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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