You searched for a college counselor. You found the right one.
Sarah Jimenez responds same day. Bilingual. Florida-based. Built for first-gen and Hispanic families. Sessions from $150.
Same-day response
Sarah reads every inquiry personally
No long-term commitment required. Pay only for what you need.
47 families served through Thumbtack
5-star rating · Florida & nationwide
If you arrived here stressed and overwhelmed — that's normal.
The U.S. college admissions process is not intuitive. It's built for families who already know it. If you're first-gen, or your parents went to school in another country, you're navigating a system nobody explained to you. That's exactly what Sarah fixes.
"I don't even know where to start"
Sarah starts from zero. She doesn't assume you know how the system works.
"Are we already too late?"
Almost never. There's a right next step at every grade level. Sarah will tell you exactly what it is.
"We can't afford an expensive college"
The right college list changes everything. Sarah shows you how to find real value — not just cheap schools.
Why families choose Sarah
Not because she's the cheapest option. Because she's the right one.
She responds fast
Sarah responds to new inquiries the same business day — often within hours. You won't be left wondering if anyone read your message.
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Every session can be conducted in English, Spanish, or both — whatever works best for your family. No one gets left out of the conversation.
Florida-based, Florida-focused
Sarah knows UF, FSU, UCF, FIU, FAU, Miami Dade, Bright Futures, and Florida Prepaid inside out. She's not giving you generic national advice.
Built for first-gen families
If you didn't go to college in the U.S., you don't need a counselor who assumes you know the system. Sarah explains everything from the ground up.
One session. A real plan.
Every session ends with a written action plan you can actually follow. Not a pep talk — a document. Priorities, deadlines, and next steps.
No packages. No pressure.
Sessions start at $150. No 10-session commitments. No surprise fees. You pay for what you actually need, when you need it.
Pick your student's session
Each session is built around what actually matters at that specific grade level.
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6th–8th Grade
Build the right foundation early — GPA habits, extracurriculars, course selection, and a roadmap before high school begins.
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9th Grade
Set the trajectory for the next four years. Course selection, GPA targets, test timeline, and the mindset shift that separates 9th grade from middle school.
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10th Grade
Mid-high school strategy check. Are you on track? What needs to change? PSAT prep, college list preview, and sophomore-year priorities.
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11th Grade
The highest-leverage year. SAT/ACT strategy, college list building, essay brainstorming, junior-year academic priorities, and written action plan.
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12th Grade
Application strategy, college list final review, Common App walkthrough, financial aid priorities, and deadline management.
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College List Audit
Already have a list? Before you bet on it, let Sarah audit it. Identifies the misclassification errors that cost acceptances.
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Real families. Real results.
“I found Sarah on Thumbtack and she responded within the hour. My daughter was a junior and I had no idea where to start. After one session we had a real plan — a college list, test strategy, and a timeline. I cried at the end because I finally felt like someone actually understood our family.”
Margarita R.
Miami, FL
“We were so nervous because neither of us went to college in the U.S. Sarah explained everything in Spanish and English so we both understood. She didn't just talk to our son — she talked to us too. That meant everything.”
Carlos & Diana M.
Hialeah, FL
“I messaged three counselors on Thumbtack. Sarah was the first to respond and the only one who asked about our specific situation before pitching a package. That alone told me she was different. She was right.”
Lorena T.
Orlando, FL
“My son got waitlisted at his top choice and we didn't know what to do. Sarah helped us write a letter of continued interest and coached him through the next steps. He got off the waitlist two weeks later.”
Alejandro P.
Tampa, FL
Here's exactly what happens when you book
You book online
Select your student's grade and pay securely through Stripe.
Sarah reaches out
You receive a confirmation email with intake form access and next steps.
You complete intake
Sarah reviews your intake form before the session so she arrives prepared for your specific situation.
Session + written plan
One focused hour of direct strategy. You leave with a written action plan you can follow immediately.
Sessions from $150 · No long-term commitment
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