Andrea van Niekerk
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Rhode Island
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Rhode Island, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | College Goals |
Andrea van Niekerk is an independent college admissions consultant in Rhode Island. She helps students and parents with the college admissions process. She is a member of HECA and works with the College Goals team. The firm was founded in 2003 by a former Associate Dean at Brown University. It supports both U.S. and international university applications, and also secondary school placements.
What Andrea helps with
Andrea works with students and families on the path to college. Her team also helps with secondary school admissions.
- Researching and choosing colleges that fit
- Writing college essays
- Building strong applications
- Applying to U.S. and international universities
- Secondary school placement and interviews
- Finding a major or area of interest
Who Andrea works with
Andrea works with students and their parents. Her firm takes students who start in 9th grade and those who start in senior year. Families can also get help with secondary school admissions and with international university applications.
How Andrea works
Each student works with one dedicated counselor. Families can pick hourly packages or comprehensive packages. Counselors guide every step, from researching schools to writing essays. The team shares insights with each other to stay current on admissions trends.
Background and qualifications
Andrea is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She is part of the College Goals team. The firm was founded in 2003 by a former Associate Dean at Brown University. Team members average more than 15 years in school counseling or college admissions. The firm belongs to top professional college admissions organizations.
Andrea van Niekerk pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly packages
- Comprehensive admissions packages
- College admissions counseling
- Secondary school admissions counseling
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The CoachVouch take
Andrea works with a firm founded in 2003 by a former Associate Dean at Brown University.
Best for families who want one dedicated counselor for college or secondary school applications.
Common questions
How much does Andrea van Niekerk charge?
Coaching with Andrea runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Andrea van Niekerk help with?
Andrea van Niekerk helps with researching and choosing colleges that fit, writing college essays, building strong applications and applying to U.S. and international universities.
Is Andrea van Niekerk certified?
Andrea van Niekerk lists: HECA member.
Does Andrea van Niekerk help with international university applications?
Yes. The College Goals team supports both U.S. and international university admissions.
When should a student start working with Andrea?
Students can start in 9th grade or in senior year. Families choose hourly or comprehensive packages.
How do I contact Andrea van Niekerk?
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