Charlotte Finegold
College and graduate school admissions counselor and lawyer in Pittsburgh
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Based in | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Credentials | J.D., Stanford Law School (2024); Master's in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Oxford; B.A. in English and Human Rights, Yale; Knight-Hennessy Scholar; Clarendon Scholar |
Charlotte Finegold is a college admissions counselor who helps students with college and graduate school applications. She is an immigration and human rights lawyer based in Pittsburgh. She earned a law degree from Stanford in 2024 and a master's from Oxford. She won the Clarendon scholarship for Oxford and the Knight-Hennessy scholarship for Stanford. She clerked for a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and worked at Human Rights Watch.
What Charlotte helps with
Charlotte helps applicants shape their story for college and graduate programs. She focuses on writing that shows what drives a student to study and to do their work.
- Applying to college
- Applying to graduate school
- Applying to law school
- Writing and editing application essays
- Telling your personal story clearly
- Explaining what motivates your academic goals
- Applying for fellowships and scholarships
Background and qualifications
Charlotte studied English and Human Rights at Yale for her undergraduate degree. She then earned a Master's in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies at Oxford. She graduated from Stanford Law School in 2024. Her legal work includes a fellowship at Human Rights Watch, a clerkship at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and summer roles at the Department of Justice and the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies. She has extensive experience in writing and editing.
Charlotte Finegold pricing
Charlotte Finegold reviews
Charlotte Finegold has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She won two major scholarships, Clarendon for Oxford and Knight-Hennessy for Stanford, and is a practicing human rights lawyer.
Best for applicants to college, graduate school or law school who want help telling their story in their writing.
Common questions
How much does Charlotte Finegold charge?
Coaching with Charlotte runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Charlotte from this page for an exact quote.
What does Charlotte Finegold help with?
Charlotte Finegold helps with applying to college, applying to graduate school, applying to law school and writing and editing application essays.
Does Charlotte Finegold have reviews?
Charlotte Finegold has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Charlotte Finegold certified?
Charlotte Finegold lists: J.D., Stanford Law School (2024); Master's in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Oxford; B.A. in English and Human Rights, Yale; Knight-Hennessy Scholar; Clarendon Scholar.
Does Charlotte Finegold help with graduate school applications?
Yes. She helps with both college and graduate school applications. She also has experience applying for academic programs and fellowships.
How do I contact Charlotte Finegold?
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