Jodi Rosenshein 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 Rosenshein Atkin is an independent educational consultant in Rochester, New York. She helps students and parents with college admissions and choosing a college. She is a Professional member of the IECA. She writes about financial aid, Parent PLUS loans, letters of recommendation and prospective student athletes. She visits campuses in person, including Binghamton, Marquette, Lawrence and Ripon, and has toured Wisconsin colleges.
What Jodi helps with
Jodi helps families find a best fit college and pay for it. She looks at academics, cost, school size and distance.
- Finding a best fit college
- Matching a school to a student's learning style and academic skills
- Finding merit and need-based financial aid
- Understanding Parent PLUS loans and their risks
- Choosing a college major
- Letters of recommendation
- Applying as a student athlete
- Deciding when to start the application process
Who Jodi works with
Jodi works with college-bound students and their parents. Her guidance covers both the student's fit and the family's plan for paying for college.
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 the IECA. She visits colleges to learn them firsthand, including a Binghamton University tour and a 2025 Wisconsin college tour that covered Lawrence, Ripon and Marquette. She has spoken on the Tests and the Rest Podcast about choosing a college and major. She has also written on financial aid, federal legislation and screening applicants.
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The CoachVouch take
Jodi combines campus visits across several states with regular writing on college financing, including Parent PLUS loans.
Best for families who want help finding a best fit college and understanding how to pay for it.
Common questions
How much does Jodi Rosenshein Atkin charge?
Coaching with Jodi runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Jodi from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jodi Rosenshein Atkin help with?
Jodi Rosenshein Atkin helps with finding a best fit college, matching a school to a student's learning style and academic skills, finding merit and need-based financial aid and understanding Parent PLUS loans and their risks.
Is Jodi Rosenshein Atkin certified?
Jodi Rosenshein Atkin lists: MA; IECA Professional member.
Does Jodi help families with paying for college?
Yes. She advises families on merit and need-based aid and writes about federal loans such as Parent PLUS loans.
Does Jodi work with student athletes?
She has written about prospective student athletes and the recruiting process.
How do I contact Jodi Rosenshein Atkin?
Send Jodi a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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