Stress Free College Advising
Helping you navigate the college application process by focusing on what is right for you.
What Makes Us Different?
We put the student first, not the demands of the application system. From discovering what inspires you to highlighting your true strengths, we’ll guide you through every step of the journey with clarity and confidence.
Services
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Freshman/Sophomore Guidance
Let’s plan your path to college and learn about what makes you special.
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Junior Year Support
Let’s summarize the application pieces and get you organized.
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Support for Seniors
Let’s put all the pieces together to get ready to apply.
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Student Athlete Add-On
Let’s find the right school and team.
Resources
Financial Aid Information
Discover helpful sites such as the FAFSA Estimator and Net Price Calculator to guide you through the financial aspects of college.
Scholarship Information
Utilize sites like Career One Stop and BigFuture to find and manage scholarships that fit your specific interests.
Recommended Books
Take a peek at Sara’s favorite books to help you learn about the admissions process — such as Cool Colleges and The Thinking Student’s Guide to Colleges.
Client Reviews
“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.”
— Rachel A, 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
— Amelia J, CA