Michael Wilner
College and secondary school admissions consultant in Putney, Vermont
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Putney, Vermont, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Wilner Education |
Michael Wilner is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college and secondary school admissions. He runs Wilner Education from Putney, Vermont. His work covers school research, applications, essays, tours, interviews, and financial aid. He also helps families with gap years, transfers, and crisis situations tied to health, discipline, or family issues. He keeps tracking student progress after placement and supports students once they are in college.
What Michael helps with
Michael helps families plan the move into secondary school and college. He supports the student through each step, from choosing schools to settling in after placement.
- Building the student profile
- Choosing and preparing for standardized tests
- Researching and selecting secondary schools and colleges
- Writing strong applications and essays
- Preparing for campus tours and interviews
- Choosing between early decision, early action, and regular admission
- Planning gap years and other educational options
- Crisis support for health, discipline, or family issues
Who Michael works with
Michael works with students and their parents. Clients include families looking at secondary schools, colleges, and transfer options. He also works with students who need help after placement, and with families facing health, discipline, or family difficulties that affect school plans.
How Michael works
Wilner Education works with the family, the student, and the school to find what makes each student special. Michael also works with the student's current guidance or placement office. He monitors progress after placement and offers guidance and support to college students.
Background and qualifications
Michael Wilner is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of the IECA. He runs Wilner Education LLC from Putney, Vermont. The practice gives secondary school and college placement guidance. It also covers financial aid planning, which can lead to higher awards from schools that accept the student.
Michael Wilner pricing
Programs and services
- Secondary school placement guidance
- College placement guidance
- Financial aid planning
- Support for college students
- Monitoring after placement
Michael Wilner reviews
The CoachVouch take
Michael covers the full path from school selection to post-placement follow-up, including support for students already in college.
Best for families who want help with school placement, financial aid, and planning from start to finish.
Common questions
How much does Michael Wilner charge?
Coaching with Michael runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Michael from this page for an exact quote.
What does Michael Wilner help with?
Michael Wilner helps with building the student profile, choosing and preparing for standardized tests, researching and selecting secondary schools and colleges and writing strong applications and essays.
Is Michael Wilner certified?
Michael Wilner lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Michael Wilner help after a student is placed?
Yes. He monitors student progress after placement and offers guidance and support to college students.
How do I contact Michael Wilner?
Send Michael a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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