Kndeya Hagos
College admissions counselor for students aiming at top universities
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | MBA; Cornell University graduate |
| Practice | StratEdge Africa |
Kndeya Hagos is a college admissions counselor who helps ambitious students get into top universities and competitive pre-college programs. Over nine admission cycles, Kndeya has supported more than 170 students around the world. Those students earned 60+ Ivy League offers. Kndeya graduated from Cornell University on a full-ride scholarship and holds an MBA. Students have also won upwards of 6 million USD in need-based and merit-based scholarships.
What Kndeya helps with
Kndeya helps students build strong applications for selective universities and summer programs. The work centers on a clear personal story and standout projects.
- Applying to Ivy League and other top-tier universities
- Clarifying a personal narrative for applications
- Designing distinctive passion projects
- Applying to hyper-selective summer programs
- Preparing for MIT's Research Science Institute
- Preparing for Penn's Management & Technology Summer Institute
- Winning need-based and merit-based scholarships
- Planning STEM, business and dual-degree pathways
Who Kndeya works with
Kndeya works with intellectually curious, impact-driven students. Many aim for STEM, business, or dual-degree paths. Others target competitive summer and research programs to stand out in the applicant pool. Students come from around the world.
How Kndeya works
Kndeya uses a structured, data-informed, high-touch style. Expectations are set clearly at the start. Complex admissions steps are broken into smaller tasks that are easy to manage. Students are held accountable along the way while Kndeya supports their growth. Families get a direct partner who pairs admissions knowledge with real-world strategic insight.
Background and qualifications
Kndeya Hagos holds an MBA and graduated from Cornell University on a full-ride scholarship. That experience gives first-hand insight into getting into highly selective schools. Kndeya has worked in college counseling for years. Over the last nine admission cycles, Kndeya has supported more than 170 students worldwide. Students earned 60+ Ivy League offers, plus acceptances at other top U.S. and international schools. Some students also gained admission to MIT's Research Science Institute and Penn's Management & Technology Summer Institute.
Kndeya Hagos pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Pre-college and summer program guidance
- SAT preparation
- Free chat before starting
Kndeya Hagos reviews
Kndeya Hagos has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Kndeya is a Cornell graduate on a full-ride scholarship whose students earned 60+ Ivy League offers and upwards of 6 million USD in scholarships.
Best for driven students aiming at Ivy League schools, STEM or business paths, and selective summer programs.
Common questions
How much does Kndeya Hagos charge?
Coaching with Kndeya runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kndeya Hagos help with?
Kndeya Hagos helps with applying to Ivy League and other top-tier universities, clarifying a personal narrative for applications, designing distinctive passion projects and applying to hyper-selective summer programs.
Does Kndeya Hagos have reviews?
Kndeya Hagos has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kndeya Hagos certified?
Kndeya Hagos lists: MBA; Cornell University graduate.
Does Kndeya work with students outside the United States?
Yes. Kndeya has supported students globally and helped them get into top U.S. and international schools.
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