Bettina Weil
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Westchester, NY
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Ardsley, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional Member; HECA Professional Member; IECA Training Institute graduate; Master's in Program Development, Columbia University School of Social Work; Advanced college consulting seminars, Goddard Foundation |
| Practice | Weil College Advising, LLC |
Bettina Weil is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents plan for college. She has advised families since 2007 and runs Weil College Advising, a boutique firm in Westchester, NY. Before that, she was Dean of High School Partnerships at the State University of New York. She also served as Director of College Programs at Yonkers Partners in Education. Her firm supports students in Latin America, Asia and Europe who want to attend college in the U.S.
What Bettina helps with
Bettina helps students plan high school, build a college list, and finish applications. She also works with parents so the process stays calm and organized.
- Building a balanced college list
- Writing college essays
- Planning courses, activities and summer experiences
- Preparing for college interviews
- Building a resume
- Test prep and academic organization
- Applying to U.S. colleges from abroad
- Making the final college decision
Who Bettina works with
Bettina works with high school students and their parents. Some are freshmen and sophomores who want to plan courses, activities and testing early. Others are juniors and seniors ready to apply. She also supports international students who want to attend college in the U.S. and students with learning differences.
How Bettina works
Bettina sets personalized timelines and internal deadlines so students stay organized. Students meet with her monthly. During crunch time, meetings move to weekly or biweekly. Parents stay informed while students own the process. Her team of specialists assists, and Bettina stays the main contact for the student. Families can also book a one-hour Strategy Session if they want to handle applications on their own.
Background and qualifications
Bettina holds a Master's degree in Program Development from Columbia University's School of Social Work. She has advised students and parents since 2007 on high school planning, college applications, academic success and career exploration. She was Director of College Programs at Yonkers Partners in Education and Dean of High School Partnerships at the State University of New York, where she led work on college transition, persistence and completion. She completed the IECA Training Institute and advanced seminars at the Goddard Foundation. She is a Professional Member of IECA and HECA.
Bettina Weil pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive Package for junior and senior year
- Planning program for freshmen and sophomores
- One-hour Strategy Session
- SAT, ACT and math tutoring
- Academic coaching in organization and study skills
- 30 minute discovery call
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The CoachVouch take
Bettina worked as a college dean at the State University of New York before starting her own advising firm.
Best for families who want a structured, hands-on plan from high school through college applications.
Common questions
How much does Bettina Weil charge?
Coaching with Bettina runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Bettina from this page for an exact quote.
What does Bettina Weil help with?
Bettina Weil helps with building a balanced college list, writing college essays, planning courses, activities and summer experiences and preparing for college interviews.
Is Bettina Weil certified?
Bettina Weil lists: IECA Professional Member; HECA Professional Member; IECA Training Institute graduate; Master's in Program Development, Columbia University School of Social Work; Advanced college consulting seminars, Goddard Foundation.
Does Bettina Weil work with international students?
Yes. Her firm supports students in Latin America, Asia and Europe who want to attend college in the U.S. She has also lectured on admissions for international students.
Can families get help without a long-term commitment?
Yes. Bettina offers a one-hour Strategy Session for families who plan to do the applications themselves. It includes a roadmap and next steps.
How do I contact Bettina Weil?
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