Linda Chin
College admissions consultant serving students in the Northwest
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent college consultant |
| Practice | Chin College Counseling |
Linda Chin is an independent college admissions consultant in Oregon. She helps students and their parents pick colleges and finish applications. Her firm, Chin College Counseling, serves students in the greater Northwest area. Linda has over 18 years of experience and uses her knowledge of schools across the country to build a list of college recommendations. She also helps with essays, interviews, college visits, financial aid and scholarships.
What Linda helps with
Linda helps students and families plan for college and get through the application process. She works with them from choosing schools to submitting applications.
- Building a list of colleges that fit the student
- Reviewing transcripts, activities and test scores
- Writing personal statements
- Writing supplemental essays
- Getting through the application process
- Preparing for college interviews
- Planning college visits
- Financial aid and scholarships
Who Linda works with
Linda works with students and their parents who are planning for college. Her clients are mainly in the greater Northwest area. She meets families where they are, whether they are just starting to pick schools or are ready to write applications.
How Linda works
Linda starts by getting to know the student, including their academic and career goals. She then uses her knowledge of colleges across the country to give a list of recommendations. Next she reviews the transcript, activities and standardized test scores. The goal is a competitive application that still sounds like the student. Each family gets an individual plan.
Background and qualifications
Linda has over 18 years of experience in college planning. She worked for over 18 years in the Portland metropolitan area running a college program. She is a member of HECA and works as an independent college consultant. She founded Chin College Counseling to give students a safe space to grow, learn and get support as they take their next step.
Linda Chin pricing
Programs and services
- Personalized college list
- Application review and planning
- Essay support
- Interview and college visit coaching
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
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The CoachVouch take
Linda brings over 18 years of college planning experience in the Portland area to each student's application plan.
Best for Northwest students and parents who want help choosing colleges and completing strong applications.
Common questions
How much does Linda Chin charge?
Coaching with Linda runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Linda Chin help with?
Linda Chin helps with building a list of colleges that fit the student, reviewing transcripts, activities and test scores, writing personal statements and writing supplemental essays.
Is Linda Chin certified?
Linda Chin lists: HECA member; Independent college consultant.
Does Linda Chin help with financial aid and scholarships?
Yes. She walks families through financial aid and scholarships as part of the college planning process.
Does Linda Chin help with college interviews and visits?
Yes. She coaches students for college interviews and college visits.
How do I contact Linda Chin?
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