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Frequently Asked Questions

Do top students with great grades and high SAT scores really need help to get into selective colleges?
Yes, because there are lots of students with great statistics. The subjective  factors such as teacher recommendations, compelling essays and demonstrated passion for an activity or cause may make the difference, and a coach helps the student accentuate these positives.

Do you work with students who have struggled in high school?
Yes! If student has at least a 2.5 GPA and wants to go to a four-year college, there are schools that are an appropriate match. There are also schools that have great support systems for students with learning differences.

When should a student start getting coaching?
Students are accepted for coaching as early as ninth grade and as late as November 1st of their senior year (pending available space).

“Jodi has a rare quality that allows her to connect with high school students. Without her coaching I sincerely doubt our son would have received as many admission and merit-scholarship offers.”
- Dave, parent

Loving the school so much has pushed me to do better and study more and I now do better in school in college than I did in high school. My roommate is from New York City, my two best friends are from St. Louis and my big in my sorority is actually from Eugene! Thank you so much for guiding me to this decision throughout my junior and senior year in high school because I couldn't imagine myself anywhere besides Ole Miss.
-Rachel, student

Hi Deb! We just spent the weekend getting the twins settled into their dorms – I can’t believe what wonderful schools you helped them get into. I’m very grateful for the work you did with them!
- Cynthia B-Z, parent

College Counseling Services


    ​Jodi Walder, Emily Standish, Debra Sankovitz, Rachel Coleman, Jen Nelson, Caroline McCulloch and Kalyn McCall provide independent college counseling services from Portland Oregon, SW Washington, Tacoma and virtual locations. Customized, comprehensive college planning and application assistance includes:

    • Pre-college Planning: high-school course review (including Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate options); extracurricular review; community service review; summer experience review; internship or work experience review; advice regarding standardized testing (what tests to take when and investment in prep courses)

    • College Selection: college aspiration review; student likes/dislikes in relation to college type, location, and culture; review of student career interests and possible college majors; financial considerations; transcript and class rank review; suggestions of colleges to research; review of support systems available at colleges being considered; creation of college wish list including safety, match and reach schools; tools for college comparison; college visit planning; blogging and “insider” resources about colleges

    • Application Process: application timeline creation; advice regarding early decision, early admission, and early action options; assistance with the common application and school-specific applications; disclosure of special needs; disclosure of special circumstances; reference letter advice; admission essay topic selection; admission essay critique and editing; synergy of multiple essays; student resume creation; student website creation; Facebook/social networking review; admission and alumni interview practice

    • Scholarships and Financial Aid: financial aid resources; financial aid guidance on FAFSA and CSS Profile; scholarship resources; scholarship essay topic selection; scholarship essay critique and editing

    • Decision-making: review of admission offers and assistance with the decision process; admitted student visits/overnights; appeal negotiations; waitlist follow-through; negotiation of offer packages

    Coaching may be performed face-to-face, by Zoom, via ahred Google docs or via email. Most coaching uses a mix of all of these communication methods. Face-to-face coaching is available in Portland, Oregon, Camas/Washougal, Washington and Tacoma, Washington. 

    Comprehensive college counseling
    Serving students in Oregon, Washington, California and throughout the United States
    Virtual coaching worldwide or in-person coaching in Portland, Oregon, SW Washington and Tacoma, Washington
    info@collegeadmissioncoach.com  

    Jodi Walder,  jodi@collegeadmissioncoach.com , (503) 720-7114
    Emily Standish, emily@collegeadmissioncoach.com , (503) 267-4605​  
    Debra Sankovitz, debra@collegeadmissioncoach.com , (503) 901-0059
    Rachel Coleman, rachel@collegeadmissioncoach.com 
    Jen Nelson, jen@collegeadmissioncoach.com , (831) 588-1533
    Caroline McCulloch, caroline@collegeadmissioncoach.com , (503) 758-5613
    ​Kalyn McCall, kalyn@collegeadmissioncoach.com , (714) 321-7790

    College Admission Coach℠, LLC makes no representations, warranties or guarantees about admission to any school. 
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