Cyndi Niendorf
College admissions counselor guiding juniors through applications
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
Cyndi Niendorf is a college admissions counselor who helps students find schools that fit them and guides them through applying. She spent more than 25 years at a private college prep high school, where she was Director of College Counseling, Academic Dean and AP Coordinator. She then did 12 years of independent college counseling. She also volunteers at 4 public high schools, running fall application workshops.
What Cyndi helps with
Cyndi helps students choose colleges that fit and get their applications done. She works with them from the start of junior year through the fall of senior year.
- Finding right fit colleges
- Building a resume
- Writing supplemental application materials
- Getting through the application process step by step
Who Cyndi works with
Cyndi works with high school students. She starts with juniors in January of their junior year. She stays with them until their applications are all submitted in November of senior year. She also helps some students at no charge.
How Cyndi works
Cyndi starts working with students in January of their junior year. She carries them through to November of senior year, when all applications are submitted. Along the way she helps them pick right fit schools, build a resume, create supplemental information and move through each step of the application process.
Background and qualifications
Cyndi spent more than 25 years at a private college prep high school. Her roles there were Director of College Counseling, Academic Dean and AP Coordinator. The school closed in 2011 because enrollment declined. After that she did 12 years of independent college counseling and retired from it in 2023. She still runs a small part time college counseling business from home. She also helps some students at no charge. Each fall she volunteers at application workshops in 4 public schools.
Cyndi Niendorf pricing
Programs and services
- Application guidance from January of junior year to November of senior year
- Pro bono help for some students
- Fall application workshops at public schools (volunteer)
Cyndi Niendorf reviews
The CoachVouch take
Cyndi ran college counseling at a private prep school for more than 25 years and now volunteers at 4 public high schools.
Best for juniors who want steady help from January of junior year until every application is submitted.
Common questions
How much does Cyndi Niendorf charge?
Coaching with Cyndi runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Cyndi from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cyndi Niendorf help with?
Cyndi Niendorf helps with finding right fit colleges, building a resume, writing supplemental application materials and getting through the application process step by step.
When does Cyndi start working with students?
She starts with students in January of their junior year. She stays with them until their applications are submitted in November of senior year.
How do I contact Cyndi Niendorf?
Send Cyndi a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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