SERVICES

Services

DEDICATED TO FINDING THE BEST-FIT COLLEGE FOR EACH STUDENT

Sage College Advice offers individualized, comprehensive counseling services dedicated to finding the best-fit college for each student. The program is designed to help students recognize their strengths, interests, and potential career paths in relation to their college choices; guide them through the college search and application process; and provide personal and professional knowledge about colleges and college admissions, including financial aid and scholarships.

SERVICES

The Comprehensive Package includes the following services:

Identifying student needs, goals, and priorities for college. Providing a timeline of the college search and application process.
Advising on high school coursework as related to college success. Identifying possible career paths for the student and resources for further learning.
Completing time management and life skills curriculum developed specifically for individual clients.
Preparing a tailored exploratory college list for individual students.
Teaching students how to research colleges.
Developing an activity/awards resume.
Creating a plan and timeline for standardized testing.
Facilitating the application process.
Providing information and feedback on the student’s college essays.
Helping prepare for campus visits and interviews.
Identifying specific tasks for artists, musicians, actors, and athletes.
Explaining college financial aid and the application process.
Identifying scholarship opportunities, particularly through the college match.

TIMELINE

Freshman or Sophomore year provides the ideal time to begin the college process, allowing Amanda to get to know individual students, advise on program choices, grades, and activities. These early high school years also allow for reflection on college as a stepping stone to other life opportunities and individual growth.

We also have many students who join us during junior and senior years, after realizing that college is just around the corner! With these students, we dive right into college research and the application process, identifying tasks that need to be completed to ensure they are college-ready and able to meet approaching deadlines.

THE INTRODUCTORY SESSION

A 90 minute introductory appointment with students and their parents includes:

An individualized personality assessment
A review of school transcript and projected coursework
A recommended testing plan for SAT, SAT Subject exams, and ACT
Recommendation of activities, community service, internships, work experience
Introduction of NCAA and NAIA information
A review of portfolio requirements and art submission protocols

THE COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE

The Comprehensive Package walks students through a designed curriculum to best prepare them for their development as a high schooler, college student and young adult.

Students typically meet:

Sophomore year ~ 1 to 3 sessions, tailored to individual student needs
Junior year ~ 3 to 5 sessions, tailored to individual student needs
Rising Senior APPlication Camp ~ A 5 day, 4 hours/day intensive small group work session in August to organize students and complete much of the application process before Senior year begins.
Senior year ~ 5 to 10 sessions, tailored to individual student needs

ETHICAL STANDARDS

Sage College Advice, LLC, subscribes to the ethical standards of the college counseling profession that are set by the National Association for College Admission Counseling and the Higher Education Consultants Association.

About me (Amanda)

Mentored by Anne Sjogren and her well-established college counseling practice in Central Oregon, I joined Sage College Advice in 2023, after working as an admission reader for Connecticut College. Anne recently retired, and I am thrilled to carry on with her model for successfully coaching students (and their families) in their journey to college.

I have enjoyed a diverse and passionate professional life and enjoy working with students to identify their academic goals and best-fit schools. As a parent of two college students, I understand that the application process can be overwhelming, and I am a firm believer in the benefit of early college planning. I am eager to share my knowledge with parents and students, as early as 8th and 9th grades, who are beginning to consider life after high school.

A graduate of Purdue University, I worked as a project manager for over 15 years in the tech world, and now apply my skills to assist students by moving methodically through the steps of applying to college. I have completed courses through the UCLA College Advising Certificate program, and my work as an admission reader gave me tremendous insight into the many factors that influence admissions decisions. After reading over 300 applications and essays, I am well aware of what helps a student stand out among hundreds of applications!

A long-time Bendite with a history of volunteer work with youth, I care deeply about my community and I appreciate teenagers for their unique views, enthusiasm and energy! I understand that every student has different goals and priorities for college, and I look forward to helping students discover their own individual paths. Whether your student has flourished or struggled through high school, I am available to assist in helping them reach their post-high school goals.

ACCEPTANCES

ABOUT US

ACCEPTANCES

Acceptances

American University

Arizona State University

Auburn University

Barnard College

Bates College

Baylor University

Belmont University

Boise State University

Boston College

Brandeis University

Brigham Young University

Cal Poly Pomona

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Cal State Chico

Cal State Fresno

Cal State Fullerton

Cal State Long Beach

Cal State Maritime Academy

Cal State Monterey Bay

Cal State San Bernardino

Cal State San Marcos

California Baptist University

California Lutheran University

Carnegie Mellon University

Carroll College

Central Oregon Community College

Chapman University

Clemson University

Colorado College

Colorado School of Mines

Colorado State University

Columbia University

Concordia University - Wisconsin

Cornish College of the Arts

Dartmouth College

Davidson College

DePaul University

Digipen University

Drexel University

Duke University

Eastern Oregon University

Eckerd College

Emerson College

Emory University

Fordham University

George Fox University

George Washington University

Georgetown University

Gonzaga University

Grand Canyon University

Grinnell College

Hawaii Pacific University

Humboldt State University

Indiana University ~ Bloomington

Lewis & Clark College

Linfield University

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola University Chicago

Macalester College

Marist College

McGill University

Michigan State University

Middlebury College

MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Montana State University

Nevada State College

North Dakota State University

Northeastern University

Northern Arizona University

Northern Colorado University

Northwest Nazarene University

Oberlin College

Occidental College

Ohio University

Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon State University

Pace University

Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific University

Penn State University

Pepperdine University

Point Loma Nazarene

Pomona College

Portland State University

Princeton University

Purdue University

Quest University

Redlands College

Reed College

Regis University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Saint Louis University

Saint Mary's College of California

San Diego State University

Santa Clara University

Scripps College

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle University

Smith College

Sonoma State University

Southern Methodist University

Southern Oregon University

Southern Utah University

St. Edward's University

Stanford University

Suffolk University

SUNY College

Swarthmore College

Syracuse University

Texas A&M University

Texas Christian University

Trinity University

Tufts University

Tulane University

UC Berkeley

UC Davis

UC Irvine

UC Los Angeles

UC Riverside

UC San Diego

UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Cruz

United States Air Force Academy

United States Coast Guard Academy

United States Naval Academy

University of Alabama

University of Arizona

University of British Columbia

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Connecticut

University of Denver

University of Florida

University of Georgia

University of Glasgow

University of Hawaii Manoa

University of Idaho

University of Iowa

University of Maryland

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota Mankato

University of Mississippi

University of Missouri-St. Louis

University of Montana

University of Nevada Reno

University of North Carolina

University of Notre Dame

University of Oregon

University of Pacific

University of Pennsylvania

University of Portland

University of Puget Sound

University of Richmond

University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of Southern California

University of St. Andres

University of Tampa

University of Texas ~ Austin

University of Utah

University of Vermont

University of Victoria

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wyoming

Vanderbilt University

Villanova University

Warren Wilson College

Washington State University

Western Oregon University

Western Washington University

Westmont College

Whitman College

Whitworth University

Willamette University

William & Mary University

Williams College

Yale University

"I just wanted to thank Amanda for everything she has done to make this process feel easy and smooth for me. I really am not sure where I would be without her help and guidance."

"Your application camp was so helpful! Having that time set aside gave me a head start on my essay, and I appreciated the brainstorming exercises. Because of your guidance, I did not have to worry about figuring out the application process on my own, and was able to focus on my writing."

"Thank you for helping me find my future path and teaching me so much about the college process. I really did start off at square one, but after working with you I felt so much more secure in what I was doing."

"Thank you for keeping me organized and helping me make a final decision. I could not have done this without you!"

Mountain View Student

"I loved working with you. I would have been completely lost in the application process on my own. You helped guide me in my personal statements, essays and kept me honest on my deadlines. You were always so friendly and helpful when we were working together and I love seeing you around town because I know you'll always say hello! Thank you so much for all your help, all students need a college advisor like you!"

""I think you really helped me with organization in terms of timeline for testing and applying, etc. I think you also helped me see where to look and learn about different opportunities with your knowledge of specific resources."

"I got the most help through figuring out which schools were a good fit for me and what my options were. Also with essay writing and editing I felt like I got a lot of great and very beneficial help to make my essays the best they could be. Thank you"

Summit High Student

CONTACT

Contact

745 NW Mt. Washington Dr., Suite 202, Bend, OR 97703

amanda@sagecollegeadvice.com \\ Tel: 206-669-4828

To contact Amanda or to schedule an Introductory Appointment,

please complete the following form.

Our roster is now full for the Class of 2025 and Class of 2027.

Limited spots are available for the Class of 2026 and Class of 2028.