Melanie Talesnick
College admissions consultant for students and parents in New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Roseland, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Admit U Consulting |
Melanie Talesnick is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. He runs Admit U Consulting, a college planning firm started in 2003. The firm guides families from the start of the application process to the end. It also offers tutoring and test prep. It has special programs for athletes, performing artists, and students with learning differences. Melanie is a professional member of IECA and works in New Jersey.
What Melanie helps with
Admit U helps families move through the college application process and find schools that fit the student. The goal is less stress and a stronger chance of admission.
- Finding best-fit colleges
- Managing the college application process from start to finish
- Lowering anxiety during applications
- Standardized test prep
- Content-area tutoring
- Applying as a student athlete
- Applying as a performing artist
- Supporting students with learning differences
Who Melanie works with
Admit U works with students and their parents. It has specialized services for athletes, performing artists, and students with learning differences.
Background and qualifications
Admit U Consulting, LLC was established in 2003 as a college planning firm. Every counselor on the team has professional experience in educational settings. They hold advanced degrees and certificates in College Counseling. Melanie Talesnick is a professional member of IECA and works as an independent educational consultant in Roseland, New Jersey.
Melanie Talesnick pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling
- Standardized test prep
- Tutoring
- Athlete Advantage
- Performing Artists program
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The CoachVouch take
Admit U offers separate services for athletes and performing artists alongside full college counseling and test prep.
Best for families who want full support from start to finish, including athletes and performing artists.
Common questions
How much does Melanie Talesnick charge?
Coaching with Melanie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Melanie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Melanie Talesnick help with?
Melanie Talesnick helps with finding best-fit colleges, managing the college application process from start to finish, lowering anxiety during applications and standardized test prep.
Is Melanie Talesnick certified?
Melanie Talesnick lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Admit U help with test prep and tutoring?
Yes. The firm offers standardized test prep and content-area tutoring along with college counseling.
Does Admit U work with student athletes and performing artists?
Yes. It has an Athlete Advantage service and a Performing Artists service.
How do I contact Melanie Talesnick?
Send Melanie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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