Jodi Atkin
Independent college admissions consultant in Rochester, New York
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Rochester, New York, United States |
| Credentials | MA; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Jodi Rosenshein Atkin, MA, LLC |
Jodi Atkin is an independent educational consultant in Rochester, New York. She guides students and parents through college admissions. Her work covers choosing a college, applications, and the money side of the process, including financial aid. She visits campuses in person and writes about them, including a Wisconsin college tour in 2025. She is a Professional member of IECA and has spoken on the Tests and the Rest Podcast about why students pick a college and major.
What Jodi helps with
Jodi helps students and parents handle the college search and the application process. She also covers the costs of college.
- Choosing a college and a major
- Starting the application process early
- Getting strong letters of recommendation
- Understanding financial aid and college costs
- Understanding Parent PLUS loans
- Guidance for prospective student athletes
- Deciding whether to hire a private college counselor
Who Jodi works with
Jodi works with high school students and their parents. Her writing speaks to busy families who need help with the college process. She also covers topics for prospective student athletes.
Background and qualifications
Jodi Rosenshein Atkin holds an MA and runs her own practice as an independent educational consultant in Rochester, New York. She is a Professional member of IECA. She tours college campuses to learn what each school offers, and has written visit reports on Binghamton, Lawrence, Ripon and Marquette. She has also written about financial aid, federal legislation, and the college choice process. She has appeared on the Tests and the Rest Podcast and has been featured in media on the college process.
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The CoachVouch take
Jodi pairs admissions guidance with campus visits and writing on college finances, including Parent PLUS loans.
Best for families who want help with both college choice and how to pay for it.
Common questions
How much does Jodi Atkin charge?
Coaching with Jodi runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Jodi from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jodi Atkin help with?
Jodi Atkin helps with choosing a college and a major, starting the application process early, getting strong letters of recommendation and understanding financial aid and college costs.
Is Jodi Atkin certified?
Jodi Atkin lists: MA; IECA Professional member.
Does Jodi help student athletes?
Jodi has written about prospective student athletes and the recruiting process as part of her college advising content.
Does Jodi help with college costs?
Yes. She writes about financial aid, federal legislation, and Parent PLUS loans as part of the college choice process.
How do I contact Jodi Atkin?
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