Tom Jaworski
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Illinois
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Certified Illinois State Board of Education School Counselor and Teacher |
| Practice | Quest College Consulting |
Tom Jaworski is an independent educational consultant who guides college bound students and their parents through the college admission process. He runs Quest College Consulting in Illinois and has nearly twenty years of experience. He is a certified Illinois school counselor and teacher. He keeps a small caseload so each family gets individual attention. He helps with college lists, essays, financial aid and scholarships.
What Tom helps with
Tom helps families pick colleges that fit a student's academic, social and financial needs. He also guides them through applications and paying for college.
- Building a college list based on academic, social and financial needs
- Editing personal statements and college application essays
- Choosing between Early Action, Early Decision, rolling and regular admission
- Completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile financial forms
- Finding scholarship opportunities
- Matching potential majors to careers
- Finding college programs for transfer students
- Practicing with mock interviews
Who Tom works with
Tom works with college bound students and their parents. He helps families who want more personal attention than a high school counselor can give. He also works with transfer students who need to find the right college programs.
How Tom works
Tom keeps a small caseload so each student gets individual attention. He takes apart each admissions package to see what a college wants. He builds a financial profile that includes the FAFSA and CSS Profile. He coaches students with mock interviews. He edits essays but does not write them or fill out applications for students.
Background and qualifications
Tom Jaworski has nearly twenty years of experience in college admissions consulting. He is a certified Illinois State Board of Education school counselor and teacher. He is a Professional member of the IECA and follows the ethical guidelines used by independent educational consultants. His work has helped many students reach higher education. He also gives speaking engagements through Quest College Consulting.
Tom Jaworski pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
- College application and essay assistance
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
- Mock interviews
- Resume building
- Speaking engagements
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He is a certified Illinois school counselor and teacher who keeps a small caseload for individual attention.
Best for families who want personal help with college selection, essays and financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Tom Jaworski charge?
Coaching with Tom runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Tom from this page for an exact quote.
What does Tom Jaworski help with?
Tom Jaworski helps with building a college list based on academic, social and financial needs, editing personal statements and college application essays, choosing between Early Action, Early Decision, rolling and regular admission and completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile financial forms.
Is Tom Jaworski certified?
Tom Jaworski lists: IECA Professional member; Certified Illinois State Board of Education School Counselor and Teacher.
Does Tom Jaworski write college essays or fill out applications?
No. His practice edits essays and personal statements but does not write them or fill out applications for students.
How do I contact Tom Jaworski?
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