Yvette Maragliano
College admissions consultant for high school students in Lodi area
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysGrad school and PhDFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeResume and LinkedInInterview coachingNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Practice | Students Organized for Success |
Yvette Maragliano runs Students Organized for Success, a college admissions and career guidance practice for high school students. She started the business in 2002. She builds college lists, guides essays, and prepares application binders for each senior. She also holds parent and student meetings.
What Yvette helps with
Yvette helps students find colleges that fit their goals and values. She supports them from choosing high school courses through the college decision.
- Building a college application list
- Choosing high school courses that fit student needs
- Developing college essays
- Planning and supporting college visits
- Test prep guidance and direction
- Making the college decision
- Exploring graduate school options
- Career exploration and interview skills
Who Yvette works with
Yvette works with high school students and their parents. She meets with seniors who are applying to college and with younger students who are picking courses. She also helps students who are interested in graduate school.
How Yvette works
Yvette sets up individual meetings built around each student's needs. Every senior gets a College Application Organizational Binder. Students also get college visit folders matched to their needs. She holds parent and student meetings and hosts career exploration meetings. She also runs workshops on interview skills, time management, and financial planning for seniors.
Background and qualifications
Yvette started Students Organized for Success in 2002. Before that, she worked at the YMCA of San Joaquin County as a program director from 1982 to 1997. From 1993 to 1997 she also served as a Trainer of Trainers for the YMCA of the USA. From 1997 to 2003 she worked for the City of Lodi as the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission liaison to the Lodi Unified School District, working with high school students.
Yvette Maragliano pricing
Programs and services
- Individual student meetings
- Parent and student meetings
- Career exploration meetings
- Interview skill workshops
- Time management and organization workshops
- Financial planning workshop for seniors
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Best for high school students and parents who want hands-on help finding a college that fits.
Common questions
How much does Yvette Maragliano charge?
Coaching with Yvette runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Yvette Maragliano help with?
Yvette Maragliano helps with building a college application list, choosing high school courses that fit student needs, developing college essays and planning and supporting college visits.
Does Yvette help with more than college applications?
Yes. She also helps with career exploration, resume development, interview skills, and high school course selection. She assists students interested in graduate school too.
How do I contact Yvette Maragliano?
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