Andrea van Niekerk
Former Brown University admission officer turned consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Practice | College Goals |
Andrea van Niekerk spent 10 years as a senior admission officer and freshman academic adviser at Brown University before joining College Goals, an independent consulting practice based in Hawaii, in 2009.
Good fit if
- You want help with college admissions
- You want help with international students
How Andrea works
Works with a limited number of students to identify good-fit institutions and develop a self-aware, effective application presentation.
Background and qualifications
- Spent 10 years as a senior admission officer and freshman academic adviser at Brown University
- Joined College Goals, an independent consulting practice based in Hawaii, in 2009
- Works with clients across the US and on three continents overseas
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Coaching with Andrea runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
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Andrea van Niekerk focuses on college admissions and international students.
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