Tanja Fagan
Independent college admissions consultant in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Trekking, LLC |
Tanja Fagan is an independent college admissions consultant who runs College Trekking from Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey. She works with high school students and their families through one-on-one virtual meetings. She helps students build a college list, write essays, and finish applications. Her goal is to have all applications submitted by mid-October of senior year. She teaches students to research colleges and make their own decisions. She is a professional member of IECA.
What Tanja helps with
Tanja helps students find colleges that fit their interests, goals, values and budget. She also helps them stay on top of deadlines and write applications that sound like them.
- Building a college list that fits interests, goals and budget
- Keeping track of admissions deadlines and milestones
- Writing authentic applications and essays
- Choosing courses and extracurricular activities
- Planning PSAT, SAT and ACT timing
- Learning about financial aid early
- Finishing applications by mid-October of senior year
- Making college decisions with confidence
Who Tanja works with
Tanja works with high school students and their families. She has programs for students in 9th and 10th grade, for juniors, and for students entering senior year. Some students start early to plan ahead. Others arrive in late summer with a college list already made.
How Tanja works
Tanja gives each student a personalized roadmap based on their strengths, interests, goals and timeline. Meetings are one-on-one and held online. She meets with students regularly through the year to plan next steps. She teaches students to do the work themselves, including researching colleges, asking good questions and communicating professionally. The process starts with a 60-minute consultation about the student's goals and where the family is in the process.
Background and qualifications
Tanja Fagan runs College Trekking, LLC, an independent college counseling practice based in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She works with students and families on college planning, from early academic choices to final applications.
Tanja Fagan pricing
Programs and services
- Pathfinder for 9th and 10th grade students
- Expedition for juniors
- Summit Sprint for students entering senior year
- 60-minute consultation
- One-on-one virtual meetings
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The CoachVouch take
Tanja teaches students to run the admissions process themselves instead of doing the work for them.
Best for families who want a student to learn to make their own college decisions.
Common questions
How much does Tanja Fagan charge?
Coaching with Tanja runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Tanja from this page for an exact quote.
What does Tanja Fagan help with?
Tanja Fagan helps with building a college list that fits interests, goals and budget, keeping track of admissions deadlines and milestones, writing authentic applications and essays and choosing courses and extracurricular activities.
Does Tanja Fagan coach online?
Tanja is based in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Tanja Fagan certified?
Tanja Fagan lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Tanja Fagan work with students in 9th and 10th grade?
Yes. Her Pathfinder package is for students in 9th and 10th grade. It covers course planning, activities, testing strategy and early college exploration.
How do I contact Tanja Fagan?
Send Tanja a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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