Joey Lin
College admissions consultant and tutor in Lake Forest, California
| Rate | $85 to $250 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Lake Forest, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Thinque Prep LLC |
Joey Lin is an independent educational consultant who runs Thinque Prep in Lake Forest, California. The practice helps students and parents with college admissions, SAT and ACT prep, AP exam prep, and one-on-one tutoring from elementary school to graduate school. The team has taught more than 2000 students and read more than 5000 essays. Joey is a professional member of IECA. Sessions happen at the Lake Forest office or on Zoom.
What Joey helps with
Thinque Prep helps students plan for college and do better in school and on tests. Families can get help at any stage from elementary school to graduate school.
- Navigating competitive college admissions
- Preparing for the SAT and ACT
- Preparing for AP exams
- Getting one-on-one help in school subjects
- Graduate school admissions guidance
- Improving grades with academic coaching
Who Joey works with
Thinque Prep works with students and their families. Clients range from elementary school students to graduate school applicants. Many are high school students who are motivated and aiming for competitive colleges. Families can start early when planning for a student's future.
Background and qualifications
Joey Lin is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. Joey runs Thinque Prep LLC, a practice with offices in Orange County and an online option. The team reports more than 20,000 hours of teaching, more than 2000 students taught, and more than 5000 essays read. The average SAT score gain is 150 plus points and the average ACT gain is 5 plus points. The average student scholarship is $21,300.
Joey Lin pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- College Admissions Intensive
- Private SAT and ACT tutoring
- SAT and ACT summer classes
- AP exam prep
- K-12 tutoring in all subjects
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The CoachVouch take
Thinque Prep covers tutoring, test prep and college counseling under one roof, with in-person and Zoom options.
Best for Orange County families who want tutoring, test prep and college counseling from one team.
Joey's rate sits within the range most admissions consultants charge ($70 to $220 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Joey Lin charge?
Joey Lin's rate is $85 to $250 per session.
What does Joey Lin help with?
Joey Lin helps with navigating competitive college admissions, preparing for the SAT and ACT, preparing for AP exams and getting one-on-one help in school subjects.
Does Joey Lin coach online?
Joey is based in Lake Forest, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Joey Lin certified?
Joey Lin lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Thinque Prep offer online sessions?
Yes. Classes are held at the Lake Forest office and on Zoom.
Does Thinque Prep help with graduate school applications?
Yes. The practice offers graduate school admissions guidance along with college admissions counseling.
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