Anna Kardashyan
College admissions counselor for essays and application stories
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
Anna Kardashyan is a college admissions counselor who helps students shape their essays and application stories. She was a low-income immigrant student who earned admission to Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, MIT, USC and the University of Michigan. She also won the Coca-Cola Scholarship and the Elks Most Valuable Student Award. She did it without guidance. Now she helps students present their work with clarity. This past year she worked with a student who was admitted to Duke and other top universities.
What Anna helps with
Anna helps students who have real achievements but struggle to show them clearly in an application. She focuses on story and strategy.
- Refining college essays
- Strengthening extracurricular narratives
- Presenting achievements with clarity
- Finding the themes in a student's experiences
- Applying to top universities
- Preparing for prestigious scholarships and fellowships
- Applying without access to clear guidance
Who Anna works with
Anna works with students applying to college. Many have strong experiences but are unsure how to present them. She also understands the process for students who have little guidance at home or school.
Background and qualifications
Anna earned admission to Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, MIT, USC and the University of Michigan as a low-income immigrant student. She also won national scholarships, including the Coca-Cola Scholarship and the Elks Most Valuable Student Award. Her other experience includes serving as a United States Senate Page, interning at a U.S. District Court, and working as a Development Coordinator at North America's largest Arctic policy and business convening. She has also done eye-tracking research in a Stanford neuroscience lab.
Anna Kardashyan pricing
Anna Kardashyan reviews
Anna Kardashyan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Anna won admission to seven top universities and national scholarships as a low-income immigrant student who had no guidance.
Best for students who have strong experiences but need help turning them into a clear, honest application story.
Common questions
How much does Anna Kardashyan charge?
Coaching with Anna runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Anna from this page for an exact quote.
What does Anna Kardashyan help with?
Anna Kardashyan helps with refining college essays, strengthening extracurricular narratives, presenting achievements with clarity and finding the themes in a student's experiences.
Does Anna Kardashyan have reviews?
Anna Kardashyan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Anna help with scholarship applications?
Yes. Anna won prestigious national scholarships herself and helps students with scholarships and fellowships.
How do I contact Anna Kardashyan?
Send Anna a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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