Cindy Gong
Boarding and private school admissions consultant in New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant |
| Practice | InAmerica Education |
Cindy Gong is an independent educational consultant in New York who runs InAmerica Education. She helps students and parents with boarding and private school admissions, and the practice also covers college admissions. The firm has worked with families since 2013, including families from around the world. It also guides families with children ages 2 to 6 through early childhood admissions. Cindy is a professional member of IECA.
What Cindy helps with
InAmerica Education helps families get into private schools and colleges. It covers early childhood, K-12 and college admissions.
- Getting into top early childhood programs for ages 2 to 6
- Securing a kindergarten seat at very selective schools
- Boarding and private school admissions
- K-12 school applications
- College admissions planning
- Interview preparation
- Portfolio and testing support
Who Cindy works with
The practice works with students and their parents from around the world. Clients range from families with children ages 2 to 6 to students of all grade levels heading to college. Some families aim for elite universities or a PhD later on.
How Cindy works
Each student is paired with a consultant who fits their needs and goals. The team builds a personal relationship with each student to learn the family's plans and academic needs. For early childhood clients, the process includes play-based evaluations, language enrichment and outreach to targeted schools. Support can also cover interviews, portfolios and testing, and each step is tailored to the student.
Background and qualifications
Cindy Gong is an independent educational consultant based in New York, New York. She is a professional member of IECA. She leads InAmerica Education, which has served students and families since 2013. The firm has consulted with thousands of students and families from around the world. Its team has built relationships with many top private schools among the 4,000+ private K-12 schools in the United States.
Cindy Gong pricing
Programs and services
- Pre-Kindergarten consulting
- K-12 consulting
- College consulting
- Interview prep
- Free consultation
- Career prep program
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The CoachVouch take
Her firm covers admissions from ages 2 to 6 through college, with a focus on boarding and private schools.
Best for parents who want help getting a child into a selective private or boarding school.
Common questions
How much does Cindy Gong charge?
Coaching with Cindy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Cindy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cindy Gong help with?
Cindy Gong helps with getting into top early childhood programs for ages 2 to 6, securing a kindergarten seat at very selective schools, boarding and private school admissions and k-12 school applications.
Is Cindy Gong certified?
Cindy Gong lists: IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant.
Does InAmerica Education work with international families?
Yes. The firm has consulted with thousands of students and families from around the world.
Can InAmerica Education help young children get into school?
Yes. It guides families with children ages 2 to 6 through admissions to early childhood programs, including kindergarten.
How do I contact Cindy Gong?
Send Cindy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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