Annie Vinik
College admissions consultant in the Washington, DC area
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Bethesda, Maryland, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Potomac & Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC); Master's degree, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Bachelor's degree, Duke University |
| Practice | The Vinik Hosid Group |
Annie Vinik is an educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents through college admissions. She also helps college students who want to transfer. Before consulting, she spent 13 years on college campuses, including as an associate director of academic advising at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs. She joined her father's counseling practice in 2014 and co-founded The Vinik Hosid Group in 2024. She works from Bethesda, Maryland.
What Annie helps with
Annie helps students plan their high school years, build a college list, and manage applications. She also guides current college students who want to change schools.
- Planning meaningful high school experiences
- Finding colleges that match a student's interests
- Building a plan to show a student's strengths
- Managing the college application process
- Editing and shaping college essays
- Transferring from one college to another
- Keeping the process organized and less stressful for families
Who Annie works with
Annie works with high school students in 9th through 12th grade and their parents. She also works with current college students who are thinking about transferring. Her team serves local families in the Washington, DC area and families across the country and the world.
Background and qualifications
Annie holds a bachelor's degree from Duke University, where she volunteered in the admissions office and later interviewed applicants as an alumna. She earned a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She spent 13 years working on college campuses before becoming a consultant. Her roles included associate director of academic advising at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, work at the Duke University Law School, and running the study abroad program at Olin College of Engineering. She also taught English in France. She joined Vinik Educational Placement Services in 2014 and co-founded The Vinik Hosid Group in 2024.
Annie Vinik pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions counseling
- Support for 9th and 10th grade planning
- Support for 11th grade
- Support for 12th grade applications
- Transfer application help
- Meetings in person or by video
Annie Vinik reviews
The CoachVouch take
Annie spent 13 years working on college campuses, including in academic advising at George Washington University, before becoming a consultant.
Best for families in the Washington, DC area or beyond who want an organized, low-stress path through college admissions or a college transfer.
Common questions
How much does Annie Vinik charge?
Coaching with Annie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Annie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Annie Vinik help with?
Annie Vinik helps with planning meaningful high school experiences, finding colleges that match a student's interests, building a plan to show a student's strengths and managing the college application process.
Does Annie Vinik coach online?
Annie is based in Bethesda, Maryland, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Annie Vinik certified?
Annie Vinik lists: Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Potomac & Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC); Master's degree, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Bachelor's degree, Duke University.
Does Annie Vinik help college students who want to transfer?
Yes. Annie helps current college students who are thinking about moving to another school.
Can Annie Vinik work with families outside the Washington, DC area?
Yes. The practice works in person and virtually with families across the country and the world.
How do I contact Annie Vinik?
Send Annie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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