Danielle Kinney
College admissions counselor serving students across the United States
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | Campbell, California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent college consultant |
| Practice | College Hive |
Danielle Kinney is an independent college consultant who runs College Hive, a full-service college counseling program. She helps students across the United States with applications, essays, college lists, and financial aid. College Hive is based in Campbell, California, and serves the San Jose and Bay Area. The program uses a four-step method that runs from assessment and planning to career readiness. It also offers help for student athletes and their parents.
What Danielle helps with
Danielle helps students plan for college and manage the full application process. She also supports athletes who want to be recruited.
- Managing applications and tracking deadlines
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Building and researching a college list
- Choosing between ED, EA and RD application plans
- Planning extracurricular activities and summer plans
- Finding financial aid and scholarships
- Picking high school courses
- Getting recruited for college athletics
Who Danielle works with
College Hive serves high school students from around the United States. It also works with parents. Student athletes who want help with college recruitment have their own service track.
How Danielle works
College Hive uses a four-step method. Step one is assessment and planning, where strengths are identified and a personalized college plan is built. Step two is ongoing guidance and support. Step three is help with applications and admission. Step four is career readiness for life after graduation. Each student works with an advisor one-on-one. The program also includes career, interest and aptitude assessments.
Background and qualifications
Danielle Kinney is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She runs College Hive, a college counseling program with an office in Campbell, California. The program reports more than 10 years of experience and more than 500 successful college plans. It serves students from around the United States, with a focus on the San Jose and Bay Area.
Danielle Kinney pricing
Programs and services
- Full-service college counseling
- Essay brainstorming and editing
- Athletic recruitment assistance
- Financial aid assistance
- Career, interest and aptitude assessments
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Offers a four-step method that starts with college planning and ends with career readiness.
Best for students and parents who want one advisor to guide them from college planning through applications.
Common questions
How much does Danielle Kinney charge?
Coaching with Danielle runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Danielle from this page for an exact quote.
What does Danielle Kinney help with?
Danielle Kinney helps with managing applications and tracking deadlines, brainstorming and editing college essays, building and researching a college list and choosing between ED, EA and RD application plans.
Is Danielle Kinney certified?
Danielle Kinney lists: HECA member; Independent college consultant.
Does College Hive help with financial aid?
Yes. The program helps students find financial aid and scholarships.
How do I contact Danielle Kinney?
Send Danielle a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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