Sarah Sandberg
College admissions consultant for high school students in Salt Lake City
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Credentials | IECA professional-level member; Brown University graduate; Adjunct faculty, Harvard Kennedy School of Government; Brown University Area Chairperson, 3 terms |
| Practice | Navigate To College |
Sarah Sandberg is an independent college admissions consultant in Salt Lake City, Utah. She helps high school students and their parents choose schools, write essays, and meet deadlines. She has worked in admissions for the last decade and has taught interviewing and essay workshops on three continents. Before that, she spent decades on executive training and strategic planning for companies like Pepsi and Pfizer and for universities like MIT and Harvard.
What Sarah helps with
Sarah helps students pick colleges that fit them and present themselves well in their applications. She also helps families stay on top of deadlines and avoid common mistakes.
- Choosing colleges that are a good fit
- Writing personal college essays
- Filling out the Common App activities list
- Staying ahead of application deadlines
- Thinking through what you want out of college
- Preparing for college interviews
Who Sarah works with
Sarah works with high school students and their parents. Her clients include top academic students and students with a wider range of records. Her students have been accepted to schools across the country, from small liberal arts colleges to large universities and Ivy League schools.
How Sarah works
Sarah offers a full service package. It covers thinking through what you want out of college, deciding where to apply, and calendaring so you understand and stay ahead of deadlines. Students who only need help with one part of the process can book her by the hour for specific issues.
Background and qualifications
Sarah Sandberg has guided high school students through college admissions for the last decade. She graduated from Brown University and has served three terms as a Brown University Area Chairperson. She is adjunct faculty at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a professional-level member of the Independent Education Consultants Association. She has taught interviewing and essay writing workshops on three continents. Earlier, she spent decades doing executive training and strategic planning for Fortune 500 companies and universities, including Hallmark, Harley-Davidson, AT&T, Exxon, Chevron, Texaco, Berkeley, Tufts and the University of Chicago.
Sarah Sandberg pricing
Programs and services
- Full service admissions package
- Hourly help with specific issues
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The CoachVouch take
Sarah spent decades on executive training and strategic planning for Fortune 500 companies and universities before she began coaching students on admissions.
Best for high school students and parents who want help choosing schools, writing essays, and managing deadlines.
Common questions
How much does Sarah Sandberg charge?
Coaching with Sarah runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sarah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sarah Sandberg help with?
Sarah Sandberg helps with choosing colleges that are a good fit, writing personal college essays, filling out the Common App activities list and staying ahead of application deadlines.
Is Sarah Sandberg certified?
Sarah Sandberg lists: IECA professional-level member; Brown University graduate; Adjunct faculty, Harvard Kennedy School of Government; Brown University Area Chairperson, 3 terms.
Can I hire Sarah for just one part of the application?
Yes. Students can book her by the hour for specific issues. A full service package is also offered.
Does Sarah only work with top academic students?
No. She has helped a wide range of students, not only high academic achievers.
How do I contact Sarah Sandberg?
Send Sarah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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