Sarah Epstein
College admissions coach and former admissions officer in Pacific Palisades
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schoolsStudents with learning differencesArts and portfolioResume and LinkedInInterview coaching |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Pacific Palisades, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member; Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; Master's in Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania |
| Practice | College Counseling Coach |
Sarah Epstein is a college admissions coach who helps students and parents with college search, applications and essays. She is a former admissions officer who worked at Rice University, where she read thousands of applications and helped make final decisions. She has more than 12 years in admissions and college counseling, in both university and high school settings. She focuses on highly selective colleges, liberal arts colleges, fine and performing arts programs, and students with learning differences.
What Sarah helps with
Sarah guides students through the whole college process, from finding schools to submitting applications. She aims for ambitious goals while keeping a focus on the right fit.
- Finding colleges that match the student
- Writing stronger college essays
- Applying to highly selective and Ivy League schools
- Applying to liberal arts colleges
- Preparing for fine and performing arts admissions
- Finding supportive colleges for students with learning differences
- Building a resume for applications
- Preparing for college interviews
Who Sarah works with
Sarah works with high school students and their parents. Her clients include students interested in competitive STEM programs, fine and performing arts programs, and highly selective colleges including Ivy League schools. She also works with students with learning differences who want a supportive college environment.
Background and qualifications
Sarah has more than 12 years of experience in college admissions and college counseling. She began as an Admission Counselor at a small liberal arts college in New York City. She then became Assistant Director of Admissions at Rice University in Houston. There she recruited students across the country, read thousands of applications, interviewed students and helped make final decisions with the admissions committee. She later led college counseling as Director at an independent high school in Houston. Most recently she was Associate Director of College Counseling at a private independent school in Los Angeles. She holds a UCLA Certificate in College Counseling and a Master's in Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
Sarah Epstein pricing
Programs and services
- College search and application coaching
- Essay coaching
- Resume help
- Interview coaching
- Campus visit guidance
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The CoachVouch take
A former Rice University admissions officer who has also led college counseling at independent high schools.
Best for students aiming for highly selective, arts or learning-support-friendly colleges who want guidance from a former admissions officer.
Common questions
How much does Sarah Epstein charge?
Coaching with Sarah runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sarah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sarah Epstein help with?
Sarah Epstein helps with finding colleges that match the student, writing stronger college essays, applying to highly selective and Ivy League schools and applying to liberal arts colleges.
Is Sarah Epstein certified?
Sarah Epstein lists: IECA member; Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; Master's in Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania.
Does Sarah Epstein help students with learning differences?
Yes. She helps students with learning differences find colleges that offer a supportive environment.
Has Sarah Epstein worked in college admissions offices?
Yes. She was Assistant Director of Admissions at Rice University, where she read applications and helped make final decisions.
How do I contact Sarah Epstein?
Send Sarah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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