Annie Vinik
College admissions counselor for students and families in Bethesda, Maryland
| 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 | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | The Vinik Hosid Group |
Annie Vinik is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents manage college admissions. He works with The Vinik Hosid Group in the Washington, DC area and is based in Bethesda, Maryland. The group meets clients in person and online. Families come from the local area, across the country and around the world. Support covers 9th grade through 12th grade, plus law school and transfer applicants. Annie is a professional member of the IECA.
What Annie helps with
Annie helps students plan their high school years and find colleges where they can do well. He also guides families through the application process.
- Planning meaningful high school experiences
- Finding colleges that fit a student's strengths
- Building an application plan
- Editing and improving college essays
- Application strategy
- Support for law school and transfer applicants
- Keeping parents and students on the same page during the process
Who Annie works with
The group works with students in 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade and with their parents. It also helps law school and transfer applicants. Clients live in the Washington, DC area, across the country and abroad.
Background and qualifications
Annie Vinik is an independent educational consultant based in Bethesda, Maryland. He is a professional member of the IECA. He works as part of The Vinik Hosid Group, a team of college admissions counselors serving the Washington, DC area. The group offers help by grade level, from 9th and 10th grade through 12th grade, and also serves law school and transfer applicants.
Annie Vinik pricing
Programs and services
- 9th and 10th grade support
- 11th grade support
- 12th grade support
- Law school and transfer applicant support
- In-person and virtual meetings
Annie Vinik reviews
The CoachVouch take
His group offers separate support for each high school grade as well as law school and transfer applicants.
Best for students and parents who want a college plan that starts in 9th grade and runs through applications.
Common questions
How much does Annie Vinik charge?
Coaching with Annie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Annie Vinik help with?
Annie Vinik helps with planning meaningful high school experiences, finding colleges that fit a student's strengths, building an application plan and editing and improving college essays.
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: IECA Professional member.
Does The Vinik Hosid Group work with families outside the Washington, DC area?
Yes. The group works virtually and in person, and supports families across the country and world.
Does the group help with law school and transfer applications?
Yes. It has a service for law school and transfer applicants.
How do I contact Annie Vinik?
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