Craig Aimar
He/Him
Craig Aimar
About
With over 20 years of higher education experience overseeing the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Retention, Student Success, Orientation and Academic Advising for Saginaw Valley State University and Alma College, Dr. Aimar brings an insiders perspective and knowledge to finding the right college and navigating the entire enrollment process. He has led all record-breaking enrollment efforts at a 4-year public university, and a 4-year selective private college. He has personally reviewed nearly 40,000 college applications and essays in his experience and offers fantastic guidance to help your application and essay to stand out! Dr. Aimar holds several university degrees including a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education (B.A.), a Master’s Degree (M.A.) in Educational Leadership and an Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in Athletic Directorship all from SVSU. He completed his Ph.D. at Eastern Michigan University focusing his research on entry level admissions representatives. As ...
Craig helps with…
Admissions Timeline
College Applications & Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Majors & Careers
Extracurriculars
Building a School List
Standardized Tests (SAT/ACT)
High School Course Selection
Transfers
College Interviews
Highly Selective College Admissions
Medicine
FAFSA
Athletic Recruiting
Art & Music Portfolios
Jobs & Internships
Freeland, MI
21 years of experience
English
Saginaw Valley State University – BA | Secondary Education
Saginaw Valley State University – MA | Ed.S. and M.Ed.
Eastern Michigan University – PhD | Educational Leadership Higher Education
MACAC
Business
Psychology
Sociology
Education
History
Law
Political Science
Communications
Theater
Computer Science
Engineering
Chemistry
Biology
Health
Food and Nutrition
MBA
Statistics
Athletics
First-Generation College Students
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Students with ADHD
Volunteering
STEM
Community Organizing
Community College
Non-Traditional Students
Transfer Students
International Students
English Literature
Students with Learning Differences
Graduate Admissions
Medicine
Gifted and Talented Students
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Family man, Leader, Innovative, Energetic
🙏
Best piece of advice
Live, Laugh, Love
💼
First job
Assistant Director of Admissions
💭
Dream job
I’m doing it!
📚
Favorite book
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
📓
Favorite subject in school
Journalism
⚽
Favorite after-school activities
Coaching Baseball
🎵
Favorite artist
Jimmy Buffett
📺
Favorite TV show
Cobra Kai
🍴
Favorite food
Pasta
🪄
Hobbies
Athletic Coaching, Travel
Packages
Trial Session for New Clients
1 hour
Want to have an initial consult to help decide which package is the best fit, or see if I can meet your goals? This is for you
$175($175/hr)
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Finding The College Fit - Applications Stage
4 hours
Need help on what colleges to begin applying to and the timeline for the admissions process? This package will meet for up to 4 hours over a few weeks to assist you in applying for the right school, understanding the admissions process and completing your applications.
$700($175/hr)
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Application, Scholarships and Financial Aid
5 hours
Know which top schools you want to apply to and need to understand the process and expected scholarships and financial aid packages, this is for you
$1,000($200/hr)
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Advising hours
College admissions advising
$250.00 / 60 min
Set a focus for each session or get help with any aspect of the admissions process.
Academic Advising/Course Selection
$95.00 / 30 min
We will discuss your course selection options and strategies for your academic plan and major.
General College Admissions Questions and Answers
$125.00 / 30 min
Just have a few general College Admissions Related questions and need some guidance?
Greek Life - What To Expect
$350.00 / 45 min
Want to rush a freternity or sorority in college or understand what Greek Life is all about?
Mock College Admissions/Scholarship Interview
$125.00 / 45 min
In this session we will conduct a mock interview for college admissions or a college scholarship
Essay review
Full review
$25.00 + 13 cents per word
Return time
- Standard delivery: up to 48 hours
- Guaranteed fast delivery: get your essay back in as little as: 7 hours +$100.00
Description
A comprehensive and complete review of your essay draft with suggested edits including grammatical review. Also includes general tips for making your essay stand out, and feedback on the sense of uniqueness from the eyes of a College Admissions Director. Recommended if you have a rough or strong draft with ideas for revisions to submit a top notch essay! The essay review can be applied to college applications, scholarship applications, common app essays, direct program admissions, etc.
Recent reviews
4.5(23 reviews)
“Thank you for the feedback and a fast turnaround!"
Angela B.“Very helpful"
Mykola K.“The review had great suggestions for improving the essay. I highly recommend Craig to others."
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Let’s chat
Any questions? Let’s hop on a quick call to learn more about your needs in the admissions process and how I can approach them
Join a quick meeting
Let’s chat
Any questions? Let’s hop on a quick call to learn more about your needs in the admissions process and how I can approach them
Freeland, MI
21 years of experience
English
Saginaw Valley State University – BA | Secondary Education
Saginaw Valley State University – MA | Ed.S. and M.Ed.
Eastern Michigan University – PhD | Educational Leadership Higher Education
MACAC
Business
Psychology
Sociology
Education
History
Law
Political Science
Communications
Theater
Computer Science
Engineering
Chemistry
Biology
Health
Food and Nutrition
MBA
Statistics
Athletics
First-Generation College Students
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Students with ADHD
Volunteering
STEM
Community Organizing
Community College
Non-Traditional Students
Transfer Students
International Students
English Literature
Students with Learning Differences
Graduate Admissions
Medicine
Gifted and Talented Students
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Family man, Leader, Innovative, Energetic
🙏
Best piece of advice
Live, Laugh, Love
💼
First job
Assistant Director of Admissions
💭
Dream job
I’m doing it!
📚
Favorite book
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
📓
Favorite subject in school
Journalism
⚽
Favorite after-school activities
Coaching Baseball
🎵
Favorite artist
Jimmy Buffett
📺
Favorite TV show
Cobra Kai
🍴
Favorite food
Pasta
🪄
Hobbies
Athletic Coaching, Travel