Tanja Fagan
College admissions consultant serving students and parents, based in 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 educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs College Trekking from Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey. She guides students to find colleges that fit their interests, goals, values and budget. She also helps them stay on top of deadlines and write authentic applications and essays. Her aim is for students to become independent decision-makers who can speak up for themselves. She is a professional member of IECA.
What Tanja helps with
Tanja helps students and families get through a crowded, confusing admissions process. She focuses on college fit, organization and student confidence.
- Finding colleges that fit interests, goals, values and budget
- Staying organized around milestones and deadlines
- Writing authentic applications and essays
- Building confidence to make informed decisions
- Choosing academic and extracurricular activities with purpose
- Planning for college well before applications begin
Who Tanja works with
Tanja works with students and their parents. Some families are just starting to explore colleges. Others are close to submitting applications. She also supports families who want help early, with academic and extracurricular choices long before the application process starts.
How Tanja works
Tanja does not take over the admissions process. She coaches students to make their own decisions, know their strengths and advocate for themselves. Sessions are personalized and one-on-one, and they can be held virtually.
Background and qualifications
Tanja Fagan is an independent educational consultant and the owner of College Trekking, LLC, based in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
Tanja Fagan pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Virtual college counseling
- College planning packages for each stage
- Early planning program for students before applications begin
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The CoachVouch take
Tanja teaches students to lead their own admissions process instead of having an adult run it for them.
Best for families who want a student-led college search focused on fit, with steady support through deadlines and essays.
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 finding colleges that fit interests, goals, values and budget, staying organized around milestones and deadlines, writing authentic applications and essays and building confidence to make informed decisions.
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 offer virtual college counseling?
Yes. She offers virtual college counseling as well as personalized one-on-one counseling.
Can students start working with Tanja early?
Yes. She offers planning support that helps students build a foundation long before applications begin. She also works with students who are ready to submit applications.
How do I contact Tanja Fagan?
Send Tanja a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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