Your path to college success starts here.
Insider expertise and data-informed strategy to help students earn selective admissions and maximize scholarships. Includes a complimentary 60-minute intake session to map goals and create an action plan.
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916-790-7368 |
Rita@McNamaraConsulting.org
Strategic Planning
- College list + fit strategy
- 4-year academic/testing plan
- Activities/leadership roadmap
Essays & Applications
- UC PIQs + Common App essays
- Activity descriptions that show impact
- Application tracking and deadlines
Financial Aid & Scholarships
- FAFSA/CADAA/CSS Profile support
- Scholarship strategy + editing
- Award letter review + appeals
Ready to get started? Book your complimentary consultation.
916-790-7368 |
Rita@McNamaraConsulting.org |
calendly.com/mcnamaraconsulting
WHAT’S INCLUDED(ALL‑INCLUSIVE SERVICES)
UC & Common Application Step‑by‑Step Coaching
- Personal Insight Question (PIQ) and Common App essay mentoring—brainstorm →draft → polish
- Extracurricular activity strategy for the UC application
- Tailored college‑list strategy (reach/match / safety balance)
- FAFSA, CADAA, CSS Profile filing + award‑letter optimization
- Understanding financial aid application requirements (FAFSA, CSS Profile)
- Scholarship search, essay editing & application management
- Résumé & activities list building that resonates with admission readers
- SAT/ACT & AP testing strategy and timetable
- Real‑time application & financial aid portal monitoring, updates & guidance
- Comparative analysis of acceptances & financial aid offers
- Senior‑summer support: dorm & meal‑plan selection, orientation & class‑registration advice, packing lists, extracurricular roadmap
Comprehensive Services Include:
College Admissions Planning
- Personalized college list development based on academic, social, and financial fit
- Creation of an individualized college admissions action plan, timeline, and schedule
- Step-by-step guidance through the UC Application and Common Application
- Strategic advising on college decision-making, including waitlist and appeal advice
Application Materials Support
- Essay topic brainstorming, review, and editing (PIQs, Common App essays, supplements)
- Resume building: academics, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, leadership
- Letters of recommendation strategy and guidance for teacher/counselor coordination
Financial Aid & Scholarships
- FAFSA and CSS Profile support
- Understanding financial aid application requirements
- Evaluating financial aid offers from colleges
- Guidance on appealing or negotiating financial aid packages
- Identifying and applying for private and merit-based scholarships
- Scholarship application planning and editing
Student Preparation
- College interview preparation
- Standardized test prep recommendations (SAT, ACT, AP)
- Summer program and enrichment opportunities- Advising on extracurricular activities to align with college goals
Post-Acceptance Support
- Reviewing college acceptances and selecting the right-fit institution
- Advising on dorm selection, meal plans, program choices, and first-year college planning
- Moving and packing lists and tips for college transition
- Ongoing support through the summer after senior year until college matriculation
Additional Exclusive Benefits
- One-on-one support: Mrs. McNamara is a college admissions and finance expert
- High school academic planning
- Dual Enrollment Advice
- Targeted college list creation and acceptance evaluation
- Summer program essay support
- Extracurricular support
- Unlimited essay reviews, edits, and suggestions with priority turnaround time
- Parent updates and family check-ins
- Extra assistance with:
- Investigating specific college requirements
- Keeping track of deadlines
- Exploring special programs and unique opportunities
- No cap on time for students and parents
- Support to manage all outcomes and the final college choice
YOUR ROADMAP (SAMPLE TIMELINE)
FRESHMAN / SOPHOMORE
- Four‑year academic & testing plan
- Early career & major exploration
- Summer enrichment strategy
JUNIOR YEAR
- College list & campus‑visit game‑plan
- SAT/ACT timeline & prep referrals
- PIQ & Common App essay bootcamps
SENIOR YEAR
- Application crunch sessions & real‑time edits
- Scholarship blitz & financial‑aid filing
- Post‑admit comparisons & appeal support
- Summer bridge—dorm, schedule, packing, life skills
READY TO GET STARTED?
Book your complimentary consultation today by contacting Mrs. McNamara: Cell: 916-790‑7368 ✉️ Rita@McNamaraConsulting.org or calendly.com/mcnamaraconsulting
If purchasing a flat rate unlimited hours package as a Freshman, $3000 is due upfront, and the additional $3000 by June 30th prior to Sophomore year.
If purchasing a flat rate unlimited hours package as a Sophomore, $3000 is due upfront, and $2500 is due by June 30th prior to Junior year.
If purchasing a flat rate unlimited hours package as a Junior, $3000 is due upfront, with the remaining $2000 due by June 30th prior to Senior year.
If purchasing a flat rate unlimited hours package as a Senior, $3000 is due upfront, with the remaining $1000 due by September 1st of Senior year.
If paying hourly: No minimum usage. Hours requested and scheduled must be paid for in advance of the sessions.
If you purchase a flat rate unlimited hours package as a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior, after the initial deposit, I am willing to create a monthly payment plan for you, so long as the total owed per year is paid in full by June 30 th . As a Senior, the remaining amount due of $1000 after the initial $3000 deposit can be paid in monthly payments, but must be paid in full by September 1st.
Payment Methods: Credit & Debit Cards via Apple Square, Zelle (Preferred), Venmo
*Rita McNamara’s College Consulting Services is an independent college counseling service and is not affiliated with Sacramento City Unified School District, the University of California, or any college, university, or school system.
*All materials provided, shown, and created in the course of the consulting services provided by McNamara Consulting are proprietary to Mrs. McNamara and not to be shared or discussed with anyone other than Mrs. McNamara and the student’s parents. Doing so is grounds for immediate termination of the contract with no refund.
*Using McNamara Consulting does not guarantee any outcome in the college admissions process.
*McNamara Consulting reserves the right to cancel the contract and cancel services being provided with no refund for any reason deemed appropriate.
McNamara Consulting is an independent college counseling service and is not affiliated with any school district or university. Services do not guarantee admissions outcomes. Materials provided during services are proprietary and may not be shared beyond the student and the parent/guardian.