Sarah DeVore
College admissions consultant for high school students in San Diego County
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Chula Vista, California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Strong Interest Inventory™ assessment; Corsava™ college match values assessment |
| Practice | DeVore College Consulting |
Sarah DeVore is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents through the college application process. She runs DeVore College Consulting and serves families in Chula Vista and San Diego County. She guides students on college selection, major and career planning, and essay writing. She uses the Strong Interest Inventory™ to link student interests to majors, and the Corsava™ tool to check college fit.
What Sarah helps with
Sarah helps students plan for college from course choices to the final application. She also helps them find the right major and tell their own story in essays.
- Writing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Choosing a major using the Strong Interest Inventory™
- Building a 4-year high school academic plan
- Planning extracurriculars, volunteering, work and summer programs
- Building a list of recommended colleges
- Preparing for ACT and SAT testing
- Completing the application activities list
- Managing deadlines for each college
Who Sarah works with
Sarah works with high school students in Chula Vista and San Diego County. Parents are part of the process too. She helps students who need a plan for courses, activities, testing and applications, and those who are unsure which major or college fits them.
How Sarah works
Sarah uses a structured method for essays. Students reflect deeply to find their most authentic stories and the "why" behind their experiences. For major planning, she uses the Strong Interest Inventory™. For college fit, students complete a Corsava™ college match values assessment. She also builds a 4-year academic plan, a brag sheet or resume, and tools to track deadlines. She reviews each application before it is submitted.
Background and qualifications
Sarah DeVore is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She runs DeVore College Consulting, which serves high school students in Chula Vista and San Diego County. Her work covers college requirements, college selection, career and major planning, and essay writing. She is trained to use the Strong Interest Inventory™ career assessment and the Corsava™ college match values assessment with students.
Sarah DeVore pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college application guidance
- Workshops
- College essay coaching
- Strong Interest Inventory™ major and career assessment
- Corsava™ college match values assessment
- Final application review
Sarah DeVore reviews
The CoachVouch take
Combines the Strong Interest Inventory™ and the Corsava™ college match assessment to connect majors, careers and college fit.
Best for high school students in San Diego County who want help choosing a major, finding the right colleges and writing strong essays.
Common questions
How much does Sarah DeVore charge?
Coaching with Sarah runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sarah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sarah DeVore help with?
Sarah DeVore helps with writing personal statements and supplemental essays, choosing a major using the Strong Interest Inventory™, building a 4-year high school academic plan and planning extracurriculars, volunteering, work and summer programs.
Is Sarah DeVore certified?
Sarah DeVore lists: HECA member; Strong Interest Inventory™ assessment; Corsava™ college match values assessment.
Does Sarah DeVore review applications before they are submitted?
Yes. She reviews the student's applications before submission and helps with supplemental essays and the activities list.
How do I contact Sarah DeVore?
Send Sarah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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