COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COACHING

How can I ensure my child gets into the right school for them? 

A college where they will thrive?

Are you or your child…

  • Stressed about finding and applying to the right college?

  • Overwhelmed by all the essays required?

  • Worried the application process has completely changed?

We can help!

Cara Jones, Ed. M.

MEET CARA JONES, Ed.M.

Scottsdale Education Center is excited to announce our partnership with Cara Jones, Ed. M. to offer our students expert College Admissions Coaching. Cara brings over 20 years of success helping high school students research, apply to, and choose the best college fit for them!

I am originally from Madison, Wisconsin though the bulk of my teaching career has been in Scottsdale. I am a certified secondary education teacher in Arizona, have years of experience teaching Language Arts/English in the Scottsdale Unified School District (Cocopah Middle School), and hold a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Illinois—where I also used to teach Freshman Composition and Rhetoric courses.

My husband and I have two children: our son is a recent college graduate, and our daughter is currently halfway through her college journey. In 2002, I transitioned from classroom teaching to academic coaching, allowing me to focus more intentionally on supporting students during some of their most important academic decisions.

I specialize in working with high school juniors and seniors as they navigate the college search and application process. I help students identify schools that are a strong fit for their goals and interests, and I guide them in developing thoughtful, authentic responses to application essays.

My goal is to make this process as clear and manageable as possible, reducing stress while helping both students and their families feel confident every step of the way.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Coaching your high school student through their academic goals, career ambition, and emotional/maturity needs to uncover the ideal colleges for them

  • Mentoring you and your child through today’s college application process—including financial aid and scholarships

  • Guiding the essay process from start to finish for distinctive and compelling answers to writing prompts

  • Crafting the strongest application that showcases your student’s talents and experience

Please fill out the form to request a call with Cara to discuss your family’s college admission needs. Cara will email you to set up a time to call.

Request an initial call with Cara:

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING...

  • "Cara's guidance was instrumental in helping me refine my essays to clearly and effectively communicate my intentions while preserving my authentic voice. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking to craft exceptional and genuine college essays."

    Maurielle, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • "After our first meeting, I felt ready to dive in! Cara devised a plan where I felt certain I was on the right path thank to her experience. Not only did her expertise give me hope, but her kind and relzxed termperament calmed my nerves. I truly believe our meetings allowed me to polish my applications. I felt I had a friend there to help me from start to finish. I highly recommend Cara Jones!"

    Ryan, Notre Dame University

  • "Cara simply reduced the stress of my senior year. She helped me get organized and to find the right words for what I wanted to say in my applications. She offered guidance and wisdom throughout the entire process. She was also incredibly kind and fun and made my fell comfortable writing and sharing about tough subjects."

    Alex, Loyola-Marymount University

  • "I truly loved how Cara helped me focus on my priorities during the college search. She also helped me brainstorm for both the personal statement and all of the supplemental writing prompts early on in the college process, which alleviated a great deal of stress!"

    Kathryn, University of Pennsylvania

  • “Cara simply made the entire process manageable. She did a lot to keep my anxiety in check! I was able to finish all of my applications in a timely fashion, and truly, without her help, I don't think that's something I could have done. She was also amazing at matching what I wanted with potential schools; I think that was one of the most useful things of all. I ended up picking a college Cara found for me, and it’s the perfect fit! Overall, an invaluable and lovely experience.”

    Emily, Lehigh University