Sophia Basurto
College admissions consultant for students and families in Bend, Oregon
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Bend, Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Counselor Training Program; Certified Essay Coach |
| Practice | 3C Admissions |
Sophia Basurto is an independent educational consultant who guides students and parents through college admissions. She runs 3C Admissions in Bend, Oregon. She starts with students as early as eighth grade for high school class planning. She builds plans around testing, activities, internships, essays and applications. She works alongside a student's high school counselor and does not replace that counselor.
What Sophia helps with
Sophia helps students manage each step of the college process, from early class planning to final applications. She also helps families compare financial aid and merit offers.
- Choosing high school classes
- Planning summer activities and internships
- Brainstorming and reviewing college essays
- Testing strategy and timing
- Building and revising a college list
- Early admission strategy
- Preparing for college interviews
- Comparing financial aid and merit offers
Who Sophia works with
Sophia works with students and their families. She starts with students as early as eighth grade for class planning only. She also takes students at any point during the high school years. She keeps the student involved and in charge of the process.
How Sophia works
3C Admissions builds its work around three ideas: Comprehensive, clear and connected. Sophia works with each student one on one to plan testing, activities, internships and experiences. Students brainstorm essays that tell their own story. The full service covers application and essay support. She also plans college visits and recommendation requests, and she tracks college lists and activities. Students keep their relationship with their high school counselor.
Background and qualifications
Sophia is an independent educational consultant based in Bend, Oregon. She is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She has completed a counselor training program and is a certified essay coach. Her practice, 3C Admissions, guides students and parents through college admissions, including class planning, essays, applications and financial aid comparison.
Sophia Basurto pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college admissions consulting
- Application and essay support
- Class planning starting in eighth grade
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The CoachVouch take
She starts class planning with students as early as eighth grade and works alongside their high school counselors.
Best for families who want a full plan from early high school through applications.
Common questions
How much does Sophia Basurto charge?
Coaching with Sophia runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Sophia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sophia Basurto help with?
Sophia Basurto helps with choosing high school classes, planning summer activities and internships, brainstorming and reviewing college essays and testing strategy and timing.
Is Sophia Basurto certified?
Sophia Basurto lists: IECA Professional member; Counselor Training Program; Certified Essay Coach.
When can a student start working with Sophia?
Students can start as early as eighth grade for high school class planning. They can also start at any time during high school.
Does Sophia replace a high school counselor?
No. She encourages students to keep working with their high school counselors and career centers.
How do I contact Sophia Basurto?
Send Sophia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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