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, ages 21 and 18 (both in college). In 2002, I stepped away from classroom teaching for academic coaching. College admissions coaching allows me to do what I love:  Work with high school juniors and seniors who are preparing for the arduous college search and application process! I help students find schools that will suit them well, and I help them craft unique and thoughtful responses to essay prompts required within admission applications.

 My goal is to help with any part of the college research and application process that will make this time less stressful for both the student and the parents!

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

  • "Cara was such a great help to me. When I first met her, I had no idea what to write my essays about or what colleges would be a good fit for me. She helped me with all that! She also set deadlines for me which helped tremendously. Cara helped me narrow down my list to schools perfect for me—I applied to 12 colleges and was accepted to all of them! I could not have done it without her!"

    Emma, Boise State University

  • “She made a stressful process much more manageable and was always there to provide reassurance and expert advice. Her insights not only improved my application but also boosted my confidence. I loved working with Cara! Her dedication and personalized approach made a significant difference in my college application experience.”

    Riley, Longwood University