Shari Powell
College admissions counselor in Princeton, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Princeton, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Creating College Options |
Shari Powell is a college admissions counselor who helps students and parents with the college search and application process. She runs Creating College Options in Princeton, New Jersey. Her background in admissions, marketing, market research, and youth activities shapes each student's profile and college list. She works with every client personally. She is currently helping the third child in several families. Her packages cover applications, academic advising, financial aid, and college selection.
What Shari helps with
Shari helps students find colleges where they will thrive and builds applications that stand out. She also helps families keep the process less stressful.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Writing applications that stand out
- Choosing colleges to apply to as a transfer student
- Academic advising
- Financial aid planning
- Marketing yourself to colleges
- Personal development for students
- Choosing summer activities and senior classes
Who Shari works with
Shari works with high school students and their parents. Some families start in junior year of high school. She also helps transfer students. She serves families whose financial needs shape the college list, and she has worked with several siblings from the same family.
How Shari works
Shari starts by learning each client's goals and unique talents. She uses that to build a school list and application plan for the student. Her packages cover application help, academic advising, personal development, financial aid, college selection, and marketing yourself. She serves each client personally. She searches across more than 4500 private and public universities in the U.S. to find options that fit the student and the family budget.
Background and qualifications
Shari Powell runs Creating College Options, an independent college admissions counseling practice in Princeton, New Jersey. She is a member of the IECA. Her professional expertise includes admissions, marketing, market research, and youth activities. She uses that mix of skills to develop a unique profile and college list for each student. She has built long relationships with families and is now working with the third child in several of them.
Shari Powell pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive admissions packages
- Application assistance
- Academic advising
- Financial aid guidance
- College selection
Shari Powell reviews
The CoachVouch take
Shari brings a background in marketing and market research to college admissions and has guided the third child in several families.
Best for students and parents who want personal, one-on-one help building a college list and strong applications.
Common questions
How much does Shari Powell charge?
Coaching with Shari runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Shari from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shari Powell help with?
Shari Powell helps with building a college list that fits the student, writing applications that stand out, choosing colleges to apply to as a transfer student and academic advising.
Is Shari Powell certified?
Shari Powell lists: IECA member.
When can families start working with Shari?
Some families begin in junior year of high school. Starting then helped one student make choices about summer activities and senior classes.
How do I contact Shari Powell?
Send Shari a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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