Abigail Lind
College admissions consultant with 13 years of experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | English degree, cum laude, Harvard; MFA in creative writing, University of Pittsburgh |
| Experience | 13 years coaching |
Abigail Lind is a college admissions consultant who helps students build applications that tell a clear story. She has 13 years of experience and has helped over 600 students get into top colleges. She started out tutoring in California, where she learned the Stanford and UC applications well. She holds an MFA in creative writing, which shapes her story-driven approach. She left larger agencies to offer custom plans and unlimited support.
What Abigail helps with
Abigail helps students shape applications that show who they are. She works on essays, strategy, interviews and recommendations.
- Writing application essays that tell a story
- Building a custom admissions strategy
- Applying to Stanford
- Applying to the University of California system
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Getting strong recommendations
- Applying as a transfer student
How Abigail works
Abigail builds a fully customized strategy for each student. She does not use fixed timelines or assembly-line methods. She offers unlimited support with no caps on communication. Her work is story-driven, so each application shows the student's own voice and experiences. Packages range from a few hours of coaching to 100 hours, and hourly help is also available.
Background and qualifications
Abigail earned an English degree, cum laude, from Harvard, with a minor in Visual and Environmental Studies. She began her career tutoring in California, where she learned the Stanford and UC applications closely. She later earned an MFA in creative writing from the University of Pittsburgh. She created content for educators with the EdTech company Newsela. Before going independent, she worked with top admissions agencies, including one led by a former Ivy League admissions director and firms focused on transfer and international applicants.
Abigail Lind pricing
Programs and services
- UC System package
- Unlimited full-service package
- Unlimited asynchronous package
- Custom hourly coaching for interviews and recommendations
Abigail Lind reviews
Abigail Lind has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She combines an MFA in creative writing with 13 years of admissions work to build story-driven applications.
Best for students who want a personal admissions plan with unlimited support instead of a set timeline.
Common questions
How much does Abigail Lind charge?
Coaching with Abigail runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Abigail from this page for an exact quote.
What does Abigail Lind help with?
Abigail Lind helps with writing application essays that tell a story, building a custom admissions strategy, applying to Stanford and applying to the University of California system.
Does Abigail Lind have reviews?
Abigail Lind has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Abigail Lind certified?
Abigail Lind lists: English degree, cum laude, Harvard; MFA in creative writing, University of Pittsburgh.
Can Abigail help with interviews and recommendations?
Yes. She offers custom hourly coaching focused on interviews and recommendations.
How do I contact Abigail Lind?
Send Abigail a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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