Dana Ponsky
College and graduate school admissions consultant in Brooklyn, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Dana Ponsky Consulting Services LLC |
Dana Ponsky is an independent educational consultant in Brooklyn, New York. She helps high school students, college students and their parents with college and graduate school admissions. Her work draws on over 20 years in admissions counseling, career counseling and student development at the high school and college level. She has helped students get into top national and international colleges, and into medical, law, MBA and other graduate programs. She works in person and online with families in the U.S. and abroad.
What Dana helps with
Dana helps students choose colleges, build strong applications and do well once they are in college. She also works with students applying to graduate programs.
- Building a college list that fits a student's interests and goals
- Writing streamlined, personal college applications
- Applying to medical, law, MBA and other graduate programs
- Applying to colleges in the U.S. and abroad
- Lowering stress and uncertainty in the admissions process
- Planning for long-term success in college and beyond
- Supporting parents through the application process
Who Dana works with
Dana works with high school students, college students and their families. Her clients are based in the U.S. and abroad. She also works with students who plan to apply to graduate programs, including medical, law and MBA programs.
How Dana works
Dana builds each college list from the student's stated interests, character, personality and short and long term goals. She draws on her knowledge of thousands of college options. She gives regular feedback and keeps communication open and honest. Each student gets a personalized plan. The aim is a streamlined application that fits the student.
Background and qualifications
Dana has over 20 years of experience in college and graduate school admissions counseling, career counseling and student development services. She has worked at both the high school and college level. She also has entrepreneurial experience. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Her work is based in Brooklyn, New York, and she serves families in the U.S. and abroad.
Dana Ponsky pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Graduate school admissions counseling
- Free call to get started
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The CoachVouch take
Dana combines admissions counseling with career counseling and student development experience across high school and college settings.
Best for students and parents who want a simple, low-stress path to college or graduate school.
Common questions
How much does Dana Ponsky charge?
Coaching with Dana runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Dana from this page for an exact quote.
What does Dana Ponsky help with?
Dana Ponsky helps with building a college list that fits a student's interests and goals, writing streamlined, personal college applications, applying to medical, law, MBA and other graduate programs and applying to colleges in the U.S. and abroad.
Does Dana Ponsky coach online?
Dana is based in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Dana Ponsky certified?
Dana Ponsky lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Dana Ponsky work with students outside the United States?
Yes. She works with students and families in the U.S. and abroad, in person or online.
Does Dana Ponsky help with graduate school applications?
Yes. She has helped students get into medical, law, MBA and other graduate programs.
How do I contact Dana Ponsky?
Send Dana a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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