Andrea van Niekerk
College admissions consultant in Rhode Island
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Rhode Island, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Member, HECA |
| Practice | College Goals |
Andrea van Niekerk is an independent college admissions consultant with College Goals, based in Rhode Island. He guides students and parents through the college application process. He belongs to HECA. College Goals was founded in 2003 by a former Associate Dean at Brown University. Its team members average 15+ years in school counseling or college admissions. Each student works with one dedicated counselor, and all meetings are held online.
What Andrea helps with
College Goals counselors help students find schools that fit their abilities and interests, then build strong applications. Families can start in 9th grade or as late as senior year.
- Researching and choosing colleges that fit
- Writing college essays and Common App essays
- Evaluating admission offers
- Applying to U.S. and international universities
- Secondary school and boarding school admissions
- Advising for the arts and athletic recruitment
- Choosing summer programs and extracurriculars
Who Andrea works with
College Goals works with students and their parents. Students can start in 9th grade or just before senior year. The team also helps families with U.S. and international university admissions and secondary school placements. Younger students aged 12 to 15 can get educational counseling too.
How Andrea works
Each student works with one dedicated counselor. Behind the scenes, counselors share knowledge and strategies as a team. All meetings are virtual, on Zoom or similar platforms. The team uses tools such as CustomCollegePlan and College Kickstart. The firm limits the number of families it serves. Parents and guardians can stay involved throughout the process.
Background and qualifications
Andrea van Niekerk is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. He works with College Goals, a firm founded in 2003 by a former Associate Dean at Brown University. The team averages 15+ years in school counseling or college admissions. Counselors visit campuses, attend webinars, and take part in industry networks to keep their knowledge current.
Andrea van Niekerk pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly support packages
- Comprehensive admissions packages
- College and university admissions counseling
- Boarding and day secondary school admissions counseling
- Educational counseling for students aged 12 to 15
- Virtual meetings by Zoom
Andrea van Niekerk reviews
The CoachVouch take
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. Message Andrea from this page 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 and Common App essays, evaluating admission offers and applying to U.S. and international universities.
Does Andrea van Niekerk coach online?
Andrea is based in Rhode Island, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Andrea van Niekerk certified?
Andrea van Niekerk lists: Member, HECA.
Does Andrea van Niekerk meet with students in person?
No. College Goals holds all meetings virtually, on Zoom or similar platforms.
Can College Goals help with boarding school applications?
Yes. The team helps with boarding and day secondary school admissions, including interviews and essays.
How do I contact Andrea van Niekerk?
Send Andrea a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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