Get Into Your Dream College — Getting Started

Get Into Your Dream College — Getting Started

Offered by Jacqui V.

Elite STEM & Marine Science Admissions and Career Coach

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Studied at Stanford University

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Works at University of California Santa Barbara

Package Description:

This package is designed for college-bound students who want to start strong with expert guidance—without jumping straight into a full, end-to-end engagement. Whether you're early in the process or looking to clarify your direction, this flexible option helps you focus on what matters most right now. You’ll work with a Leland coach to map out your priorities, identify key areas of opportunity, and build momentum toward your target schools. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Kickoff Strategy Session: Explore your background, goals, and timeline to co-create a personalized college admissions plan - Profile Evaluation: Get feedback on your academic/extracurricular profile and how it compares to your target schools - School List Building: Create a balanced list based on your interests, strengths, and aspirations - Application Roadmap: Outline major deadlines, early decision strategies, and next steps - Narrative Planning: Identify key themes and experiences to highlight in your essays and application


What you'll get from this package

A personalized college admissions plan with clear timelines and priorities

Honest, strategic feedback on your academic and extracurricular profile

A thoughtfully curated school list tailored to your goals

A clear starting point for your personal story and application materials


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

School Selection

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume


Jacqui V.

Offered by Jacqui V.

Joined December 2025

Elite STEM & Marine Science Admissions and Career Coach

Marine science professional with 5+ years of experience across academia and the environmental nonprofit sector. I hold undergraduate and master’s degrees in Earth Science from Stanford University and am currently pursuing PhD research at UC Santa Barbara and San Diego State University. I specialize in environmental and marine science pathways, helping students navigate majors, research opportunities, and academic decisions in STEM. As a former Head Teaching Assistant at Stanford, I developed and taught curriculum for 200+ students, and I’ve coached dozens of Stanford undergraduates on career planning and academic success strategies. Having successfully navigated elite admissions at the undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels, I provide strategic, insider guidance to help students position themselves for top programs and long-term academic success.

10+ people coached for College

$285 - $540

5h - 10h of coaching

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