Benito Nishizawa Rodriguez
College admissions counselor with 18 years of experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | Harvard College graduate; International Honors Program |
| Experience | 18 years coaching |
Benito Nishizawa Rodriguez is a college admissions counselor who helps students and families through the application process. He has more than 18 years of experience. He once worked at the Harvard Admissions Office and later at Google. He has supported hundreds of students worldwide. His students have gone on to schools such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Princeton, UC Berkeley and the University of Chicago. He focuses on capstone projects and a clear academic identity.
What Benito helps with
Benito helps students build a clear academic identity instead of just checking boxes. He connects projects and activities to a strong application story.
- Designing and carrying out capstone projects
- Building a distinctive extracurricular narrative
- College application strategy for selective universities
- Planning research initiatives
- Clarifying intellectual interests
- Writing college essays
- UC application support
- College admissions interviews
Who Benito works with
Benito works with students and their families as they plan for college. His clients include students aiming for selective universities, as well as liberal arts colleges and public schools. He also works with students early on, including a roadmap for grades 9 to 11.
How Benito works
Benito helps students design capstone projects, research initiatives and extracurricular paths that show real curiosity. He then turns those experiences into the application story. His sessions include a capstone project strategy session, an application narrative and story audit, and a roadmap for grades 9 to 11.
Background and qualifications
Benito graduated from Harvard College and has more than 18 years of experience in college admissions. Early in his career he worked at the Harvard Admissions Office, and later at Google. He also studied through the International Honors Program. He has lived and studied in South Korea, India, South Africa, Argentina and several U.S. cities. He has supported hundreds of students worldwide.
Benito Nishizawa Rodriguez pricing
Programs and services
- Capstone Project Strategy Session
- Building a Standout Extracurricular Narrative
- Elite College Admissions Roadmap for grades 9 to 11
- Application Narrative and Story Audit
- College essay coaching
- UC application support
Benito Nishizawa Rodriguez reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a former Harvard Admissions Office staffer who builds capstone projects into a student's application story.
Best for students aiming at selective universities who want a strong project and story behind their application.
Common questions
How much does Benito Nishizawa Rodriguez charge?
Coaching with Benito runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Benito Nishizawa Rodriguez help with?
Benito Nishizawa Rodriguez helps with designing and carrying out capstone projects, building a distinctive extracurricular narrative, college application strategy for selective universities and planning research initiatives.
Is Benito Nishizawa Rodriguez certified?
Benito Nishizawa Rodriguez lists: Harvard College graduate; International Honors Program.
Does Benito help students early in high school?
Yes. He offers an admissions roadmap for grades 9 to 11.
Where has Benito worked before coaching?
He worked at the Harvard Admissions Office and later at Google.
How do I contact Benito Nishizawa Rodriguez?
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