Dinky Hammam
College admissions consultant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
| Rate | $40 to $200 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Upwards with Dinky, LLC |
Dinky Hammam is an independent college admissions consultant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dinky helps students and parents plan for college, from early high school timelines to final applications. Services cover admissions strategy, essays, college lists, resume review, interview prep, and activity planning. Dinky offers set packages by grade level and takes on pro bono clients case by case. Dinky works with families across the world, not only in Oklahoma.
What Dinky helps with
Dinky helps students and parents plan the path to college, from early timelines to the final application check.
- Building a college admissions strategy
- Writing college and scholarship essays
- Curating a college list
- Reviewing a college resume
- Preparing for college interviews
- Planning courses and activities
- Understanding FAFSA and financial aid
- Choosing SAT and ACT testing plans
Who Dinky works with
Dinky works with students and their parents. Packages are set up by grade level, for freshmen and sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Families come from Oklahoma and from around the world. Families facing financial hardship can ask about discounts, a custom plan, or pro bono help.
How Dinky works
Dinky sells work in hour-based packages by grade level. The Freshman and Sophomore Starter is 5 hours and covers timelines, financial aid basics, essay strategy, and testing tips. The Junior Year Accelerator is 15 hours and adds application strategy. The Senior Year Comprehensive is 20 hours. It covers the college list, essay prep, resume review, demonstrated interest, Common App review, interview prep, and edits to up to 20 college and scholarship essays.
Background and qualifications
Dinky Hammam runs Upwards with Dinky, LLC, an independent educational consultancy based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dinky is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Dinky works as a post secondary education planner and college consultant. The work covers admissions strategy, applications, essays, interview prep, college list building, resume review, and curriculum and activities planning. Clients come from across the world.
Dinky Hammam pricing
Programs and services
- Freshman/Sophomore Starter, 5 hours
- Junior Year Accelerator Package, 15 hours
- Senior Year Comprehensive, 20 hours
- Pro bono assistance, case by case
- Discounts or custom plans for financial hardship
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The CoachVouch take
Dinky offers pro bono help and hardship discounts alongside grade-level packages, and works with students around the world from Oklahoma City.
Best for families who want a set hour package for college planning at their grade level, including families who need financial help.
Dinky's rate sits within the range most admissions consultants charge ($70 to $220 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Dinky Hammam charge?
Dinky Hammam's rate is $40 to $200 per session.
What does Dinky Hammam help with?
Dinky Hammam helps with building a college admissions strategy, writing college and scholarship essays, curating a college list and reviewing a college resume.
Is Dinky Hammam certified?
Dinky Hammam lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Dinky Hammam work with students outside Oklahoma?
Yes. Dinky is based in Oklahoma City and works with college applicants around the world.
How do I contact Dinky Hammam?
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