Jake Winans
College admissions counselor for students aiming at top schools
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schoolsFinancial aid and scholarshipsNew grads and studentsConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Practice | Aventira Admissions Consulting |
Jake Winans is a college admissions counselor who helps students get into top schools and prepare for careers. He founded Aventira Admissions Consulting. Before that, he worked in investment banking and consulting at RBC and Deloitte, then in corporate strategy at The Walt Disney Company. He has helped over 200 students gain admission to schools like Harvard, Stanford, MIT and Princeton. He also speaks at high schools and industry conferences.
What Jake helps with
Jake helps students build strong college applications and plan for careers after graduation.
- Writing a clear story for college applications
- Getting into Ivy League and other top schools
- Positioning a student's profile with clarity
- Planning a career while still in school
- Preparing for careers at firms like Bain, Google and Goldman Sachs
- Building leadership skills and a personal brand
Who Jake works with
Jake works with students who want to get into highly selective colleges. He also helps them think ahead to careers in fields like consulting, tech and finance. His clients have gone on to schools such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT and Princeton.
Background and qualifications
Jake began his career in investment banking and consulting with firms like RBC and Deloitte. He then moved into corporate strategy at The Walt Disney Company, all by age 24. His work included hiring, resume review and talent selection. He uses that experience to help students present themselves well. He is a Rice University graduate who was admitted to several Ivy League and top-10 schools. He earned over $1 million in scholarships and financial aid offers. He later founded Aventira Admissions Consulting.
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The CoachVouch take
Jake combines a corporate hiring and strategy background at Disney with college admissions work, so he advises on both getting in and career paths after.
Best for students who want to get into a top school and also plan a career in areas like finance, consulting or tech.
Common questions
How much does Jake Winans charge?
Coaching with Jake runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Jake from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jake Winans help with?
Jake Winans helps with writing a clear story for college applications, getting into Ivy League and other top schools, positioning a student's profile with clarity and planning a career while still in school.
Does Jake Winans help with careers as well as admissions?
Yes. He mentors students on long-term career success as well as college admission. His clients have gone on to firms like Bain, Google and Goldman Sachs.
How do I contact Jake Winans?
Send Jake a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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