Amanda Wirtz
College and graduate admissions counselor with university admissions experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Harvard graduate program; Leland Top Coach |
Amanda Wirtz is a college admissions counselor who helps students get into college, graduate school and MBA programs. She spent years working on the school side of admissions as a director at the University of Redlands and a recruiter for the Claremont Colleges. Her students have gained entry to schools such as UCLA, Cornell, UPenn, Duke and BYU. She also worked at Google and Kaplan, and she co-authored a Kaplan writing textbook.
What Amanda helps with
Amanda helps students apply to college, master's programs and MBA programs. She also works with students who target niche programs.
- Applying to college
- Applying to MBA programs
- Applying to graduate and master's programs
- Applying to niche programs
- Getting into highly competitive schools
- Applying to Brigham Young University
- Shaping a personal story that stands out
Who Amanda works with
Amanda works with students applying to college and to master's and MBA programs. Her clients have applied to highly competitive schools in the United States and abroad. She also helps students who apply to niche programs and to Brigham Young University.
Background and qualifications
Amanda began as a management consultant. She built pricing models for insurance companies, evaluated the programs of presidential foundations and improved marketing at large corporations. She later worked in admissions offices. She was Director of Admissions for the University of Redlands School of Education, then Regional Director of Enrollment and Operations for its schools of Education and Business. She was also Assistant Director of Recruitment for the Claremont Colleges, where she led recruitment and marketing for the Keck Graduate Institute. After her Harvard graduate program she worked in Google's HR department and at Kaplan. There she built a national K-8 curriculum, co-authored a writing textbook and trained instructors.
Amanda Wirtz pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Master's program admissions counseling
Amanda Wirtz reviews
Amanda Wirtz has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 15 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has worked on the school side of admissions as a director of admissions and enrollment, so she knows how applications get read.
Best for students who want help applying to competitive colleges, MBA programs or niche graduate programs.
Common questions
How much does Amanda Wirtz charge?
Coaching with Amanda runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Amanda from this page for an exact quote.
What does Amanda Wirtz help with?
Amanda Wirtz helps with applying to college, applying to MBA programs, applying to graduate and master's programs and applying to niche programs.
Does Amanda Wirtz have reviews?
Amanda Wirtz has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 15 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Amanda Wirtz certified?
Amanda Wirtz lists: Harvard graduate program; Leland Top Coach.
Does Amanda help with graduate and MBA applications?
Yes. She helps students apply to graduate programs, MBA programs and other niche programs, as well as college.
When is Amanda available to meet?
She meets on mid-week nights. Most of her work with clients happens offline.
How do I contact Amanda Wirtz?
Send Amanda a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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