Matt Weingarten
College admissions counselor for students in grades 8 to 12 in New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Based in | Morganville, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Certified Educational Planner (team) |
| Practice | One-Stop College Counseling |
Matt Weingarten is an independent educational consultant in Morganville, New Jersey. He runs One-Stop College Counseling, which helps students in grades 8 to 12 and their parents with college admissions. The practice has guided students for over a decade. Its team includes Certified Educational Planners. Students have been admitted to highly selective universities and liberal arts colleges. Support starts at sign-up and lasts until the student leaves for college.
What Matt helps with
The practice helps students plan for college and then apply. It also supports parents through each step of the process.
- Choosing the right high school classes
- Deciding between the ACT and the SAT
- Picking extracurricular and volunteer activities
- Building a list of best-fit colleges
- Writing college essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Getting through the application and decision process
Who Matt works with
The practice works with students in grades 8 to 12 who want to get into their top-choice colleges. It also works with their parents. Many clients aim for selective colleges, including highly selective universities and liberal arts colleges.
How Matt works
The practice covers two stages. In the planning stage, it helps students choose classes, pick between the ACT and SAT, and find activities that fit their interests. In the application stage, it helps build a college list, coach essays, and give personalized interview feedback. Support runs from sign-up until the student leaves for college.
Background and qualifications
Matt Weingarten is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. He is based in Morganville, New Jersey. His practice, One-Stop College Counseling, has guided students in grades 8 to 12 for over a decade. The team includes Certified Educational Planners who take part in professional associations. Students from the practice have been admitted to highly selective universities and liberal arts colleges.
Matt Weingarten pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute consultation
- College counseling from grades 8 to 12
- Essay guidance
- Interview preparation
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The CoachVouch take
The team is made up of Certified Educational Planners, and support runs from sign-up until the student leaves for college.
Best for families of students in grades 8 to 12 who are aiming for selective colleges and want help from planning through applications.
Common questions
How much does Matt Weingarten charge?
Coaching with Matt runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Matt Weingarten help with?
Matt Weingarten helps with choosing the right high school classes, deciding between the ACT and the SAT, picking extracurricular and volunteer activities and building a list of best-fit colleges.
Is Matt Weingarten certified?
Matt Weingarten lists: IECA Professional member; Certified Educational Planner (team).
What grades does One-Stop College Counseling work with?
The practice works with students in grades 8 to 12. Support runs from sign-up until the student leaves for college.
How do I contact Matt Weingarten?
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