Vargas Educational Consulting

Finding the right match and best fit college for your child is the goal I strive for. Competitiveness of Admission. Each year the competitiveness of college admissions combined with the decline in number of high school college counselors sees an ever growing need for consultants to fill the gap and assist both parents and students navigate the ever... stressful college application process. Financial Aid. With the rising costs of education there is also the need to better position students to qualify for financial aid, either merit or need based. The areas that I will address in improving the competitiveness of the student and finding the best fit will only enhance their chances of receiving financial aid. Individualized Attention. With the one-on-one attention I can provide, the preparation of the student and the college search for the right match and the best fit can occur with a minimal amount of stress for both student and parent. The services provided range from one time consultations to comprehensive admissions packages and include but are not limited to: Counseling Special Populations. There are special populations of students that require additional tailoring for the college search. I can address those concerns for the diverse student groups: Living in the South Bay and on the Palos Verdes Peninsula for the past 34 years and having children who have gone through the PVPUSD school system gives me insight into how to utilize the schools and the local communities to the best advantage of your children. "I can't tell you enough how much you helped me with the college application process. I went into my junior year, not only having no idea how to organize myself for the college apps, but also completely clueless about where to go. Not only did Ms. Vargas work with me and my schedule to develop a time-table that would help me submit my 9 applications without one single missed deadline, but she also helped me learn about the schools I was applying to so I could better understand my options before making one of ...Read More