About Me
Sara Mascio is an Independent Educational Consultant excited about guiding you on your journey to find the perfect college. She is a UCLA graduate and received her College Counseling certification with distinction from UCLA's Extension program. She worked as a Director of online product development at a major financial services company for many years. She recently served as Executive Director for the Castro Valley Educational Foundation (CVEF), where she currently serves as Scholarship Chairman and VP on the Board. Sara is also a College Coach for ScholarMatch, an organization that makes college possible for underserved youth.
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HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?
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Parents and students are overwhelmed and anxious about the competition, costs, and stress of the entire college application process. How do I know which colleges to apply to? How do I apply so that my application stands out?
We get it.
It's not that complicated if we focus on what is best for the student, and not the demands of the colleges.
We'll use some self-discovery tools to learn what interests and excites you, and help you become life-long learners. We'll create a customized plan with easy steps and timelines to first find your dream school and then illuminate your strengths in the application.
We'll help you every step of the way.
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SERVICES
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE GUIDANCE
Let's plan your path to college, and learn about what makes you special
Setting a good foundation and academic path for your high school years is really important in meeting your college goals. Let me help you get set up for success.
JUNIOR YEAR SUPPORT
Let's summarize the application pieces and get you organized
Getting ready to apply to college your junior year really helps to reduce the stress your senior year. Let's discover what interests you about college and get you organized for next year's applications.
SUPPORT FOR SENIORS
Let's put all the pieces together to get ready to apply
Let's map out a clear and easy plan to get you ready to apply to colleges that will be best for you.  To find out more, get in touch.
TRANSFER STUDENT PLANNING
Let's transfer you to your dream school
Let me help you decide where to transfer, and organize the steps of the transfer process with you.  Timing and maintaining your credits is crucial.  Let's manage that process together.
STUDENT ATHLETE ADD-ON
Let's find the right school and team
Being a student athlete requires finding the right school AND the best team for you.  Let me help you manage the process so you are successful on and off the field.
Rachel A., CA
Sara Mascio is a wonderful college counselor who really supports the student throughout the whole college application experience. The college application process appeared to be intimidating at first. However, Sara’s guidance made me more confident in my choices and decisions, and she gave helpful advice to the worries I had. Sara helped me to pick schools I should apply to, revise my essays, keep up with application statuses, choosing a school, and how to prepare for college. She has the resources to assist a student with the application process, and she has a warm personality that makes the student feel less stressed. I am happy with where I will be attending university (University of Michigan- Ann Arbor), and I am grateful that Sara was there to support me on this journey.
Amelia J, CA
Thank you so much for all your help through the application process. You made it so much easier to manage my time and find the essays that were right for me. I could not have have made it this far without your help, and that means the absolute world to me! Thank you so much again!
UC Berkeley Class of 2027
CONTACT ME FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
Let's Get Started
I offer a free 30 minute consultation over the phone or in person to review my services and strategy for making the college admissions process enjoyable for you. Â Can't wait to meet you!
