Matt Weingarten
College admissions consultant for 8th to 12th grade students 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 Planners (team) |
| Practice | One-Stop College Counseling |
Matt Weingarten is an independent educational consultant in Morganville, New Jersey. He works with One-Stop College Counseling, which helps students in 8th to 12th grade 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. Families can start with a free 30-minute consultation to see if the practice is a good fit.
What Matt helps with
The practice guides students and parents through planning and application choices, from picking classes to deciding where to enroll.
- Choosing a course schedule that is challenging but not overwhelming
- Deciding between the ACT and the SAT
- Picking extracurricular and volunteer activities
- Finding best-fit colleges to apply to
- Writing college essays
- Preparing for college interviews with personal feedback
- Applying to selective colleges and liberal arts colleges
Who Matt works with
The practice works with students in 8th to 12th grade and their parents. Many are aiming for admission to selective colleges and top-choice schools. Families can join early in the planning stage or later during the application stage.
Background and qualifications
Matt Weingarten is an independent educational consultant in Morganville, New Jersey, and a professional member of IECA. He is part of One-Stop College Counseling, a practice that has guided students for over a decade. The practice team is made up of Certified Educational Planners. One-Stop was co-founded by Laurie Kopp Weingarten and Elsie Koo.
Matt Weingarten pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute consultation
- College admissions guidance from planning through decision
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The CoachVouch take
Part of a team of Certified Educational Planners that guides students from 8th grade through college decision.
Best for families of 8th to 12th grade students who want guidance on applying to selective colleges.
Common questions
How much does Matt Weingarten charge?
Coaching with Matt runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Matt from this page for an exact quote.
What does Matt Weingarten help with?
Matt Weingarten helps with choosing a course schedule that is challenging but not overwhelming, deciding between the ACT and the SAT, picking extracurricular and volunteer activities and finding best-fit colleges to apply to.
Is Matt Weingarten certified?
Matt Weingarten lists: IECA Professional member; Certified Educational Planners (team).
What grades does One-Stop College Counseling work with?
The practice guides students in 8th to 12th grade. Guidance runs from early planning until the student commits to a college.
Does One-Stop help with the ACT and SAT decision?
Yes. The team gives insights so the family can decide which test fits the student best.
How do I contact Matt Weingarten?
Send Matt a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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