Manisha Puranik
College admissions consultant for high school students in grades 9 to 12
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Practice | CollegeAdminMentor |
Manisha Puranik is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students in grades 9 to 12 through the application process. She has helped more than 90 students get into a college that fits them. Those schools include UC campuses, Harvard, Stanford, MIT, UPenn, Brown and Dartmouth. She also guides student athletes on varsity play, coaches, NCAA membership and the difference between Division I and Division II.
What Manisha helps with
She helps students understand the college application process and find schools that fit them. She also works with families on stress during admissions.
- Understanding the college application process
- Finding strengths and weaknesses to focus on
- Learning about colleges and choosing the right fit
- Planning academic and nonacademic activities
- Understanding varsity, recruiting coaches and NCAA membership
- Knowing the difference between Division I and Division II
- Writing college essays that show the student's own voice
- Lowering anxiety for students and parents
Who Manisha works with
Manisha works with high school students from 9th grade through 12th grade. She also works with their parents. She helps student athletes who need to understand how college sports recruiting works. Her clients have aimed at state colleges, UC schools and Ivy League schools.
Background and qualifications
Manisha has helped more than 90 students get into colleges that fit them. Her students have gone to a wide range of schools, including state colleges, UC colleges, and Ivy and top schools such as UPenn, Brown, Dartmouth, Harvard, Stanford, MIT, the Claremont colleges and BU. She also helps students and parents understand each other's interests and needs during the process.
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The CoachVouch take
Requires students to write their own essays so their personality shows in the application.
Best for high school students and parents who want help with applications, athletic recruiting and essays.
Common questions
How much does Manisha Puranik charge?
Coaching with Manisha runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Manisha from this page for an exact quote.
What does Manisha Puranik help with?
Manisha Puranik helps with understanding the college application process, finding strengths and weaknesses to focus on, learning about colleges and choosing the right fit and planning academic and nonacademic activities.
Does Manisha Puranik work with student athletes?
Yes. She explains varsity play, recruiting coaches, NCAA membership and the difference between Division I and Division II.
Does Manisha Puranik write college essays for students?
No. She guides the essay process and makes sure students write the essays themselves so their personality comes through.
How do I contact Manisha Puranik?
Send Manisha a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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