Sarah Sandberg
College admissions consultant in Salt Lake City, Utah
| 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 member; Independent educational consultant |
| Practice | Navigate To College |
Sarah Sandberg is an independent educational consultant who guides students and parents through college admissions. She runs Navigate To College in Salt Lake City, Utah. She helps students choose a school that fits them, write a personal essay, and present themselves well. Her students have been accepted to schools such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Brown, Columbia and Pomona. She is a professional member of the IECA.
What Sarah helps with
Sarah helps students and parents handle the many choices, requirements and deadlines of applying to college. She focuses on school fit, essays and how students present themselves.
- Choosing a college that fits the student
- Writing a personal college essay
- Presenting yourself well in an application
- Filling out the Common App activities list
- Meeting deadlines and requirements
- Avoiding common application mistakes
Who Sarah works with
Sarah works with high school students and their parents. Her clients include students who are not top academic achievers as well as strong ones. Parents are part of the process, and families often need help with the Common App activities list.
Background and qualifications
Sarah is an independent educational consultant based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is a professional member of the IECA. She runs Navigate To College, where she guides students and parents through the college application process. Her students have been accepted to a wide range of schools, including Ivy League colleges, liberal arts colleges, large public universities and schools in Canada and Scotland.
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The CoachVouch take
Her students have been accepted to a wide mix of schools, from Ivy League colleges to state universities and schools abroad.
Best for students and parents who want help picking a good-fit school and writing a personal essay.
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 a college that fits the student, writing a personal college essay, presenting yourself well in an application and filling out the Common App activities list.
Is Sarah Sandberg certified?
Sarah Sandberg lists: IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant.
Does Sarah Sandberg only work with top academic students?
No. Parents say she has experience helping a wide range of students, not just academic superstars.
How do I contact Sarah Sandberg?
Send Sarah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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