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Craig Aimar
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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…
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Majors & Careers
Extracurriculars
Building a School List
Transfers
College Interviews
Medicine
FAFSA
Athletic Recruiting
Art & Music Portfolios
Jobs & Internships
Highly Selective College Admissions
High School Course Selection
Standardized Tests (SAT/ACT)
College Applications & Essays
Admissions Timeline
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

Recent reviews

4.5(24 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."

Ashton S.
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
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