Stephanie Sabga
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Denver, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Sabga College Consulting |
Stephanie Sabga is an independent college admissions consultant in Denver, Colorado. She works one on one with high school students and their parents. Her work covers college planning, building a college list, resumes, testing plans, essays, applications, and financial aid. She starts with a family meeting to see if the fit is right, and she likes the student to be there. She works with students as early as 9th grade, and sophomore year is the ideal start.
What Stephanie helps with
Stephanie helps students plan for college, prepare applications, and understand the cost of attendance. She also answers parents' questions along the way.
- Planning for college early in high school
- Researching colleges and visiting campuses
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Writing a resume for applications
- Planning a testing strategy
- Brainstorming, outlining and writing essays
- Submitting applications by deadline
- Understanding cost of attendance and financial aid
Who Stephanie works with
Stephanie works with high school students and their parents. She takes students as early as 9th grade. Freshmen focus on settling into high school, activities, and choosing sophomore classes. Sophomores are usually ready to take on more. She meets with the student and parents together and sometimes separately.
How Stephanie works
Stephanie follows four steps: Planning, preparing, affording, and reducing stress. Students start with self-reflection on who they are and what they want. Then she teaches them to research colleges, visit campuses, and attend events before making a college list. They build a resume, set a testing strategy, and write essays. She meets with the student and parents together and sometimes separately, so students take charge of their own process.
Background and qualifications
Stephanie Sabga runs Sabga College Consulting, also known as Stephanie Sabga & Associates, in Denver, Colorado. She is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She describes herself as an expert in financial aid and helps families understand how college costs are built. Her practice centers on one-on-one college counseling with an emphasis on finding the right fit for each student.
Stephanie Sabga pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive one-on-one college counseling
- Family intro meeting to check fit
- Joint and separate meetings with student and parents
Stephanie Sabga reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her process starts with a family meeting where the student helps decide whether to work with her.
Best for families who want to start college planning early and care about finding the right fit and understanding costs.
Common questions
How much does Stephanie Sabga charge?
Coaching with Stephanie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Stephanie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Stephanie Sabga help with?
Stephanie Sabga helps with planning for college early in high school, researching colleges and visiting campuses, building a college list that fits the student and writing a resume for applications.
Is Stephanie Sabga certified?
Stephanie Sabga lists: HECA member.
When should a student start working with Stephanie Sabga?
The ideal time is sophomore year of high school. Students can start as early as 9th grade if they want more support.
How do I contact Stephanie Sabga?
Send Stephanie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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