Nicole Lincoln
College admissions consultant for US and international students
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Languages | Spanish and Tagalog |
| Practice | Upward College Planning LLC |
Nicole Lincoln is an independent college admissions consultant who runs Upward College Planning. She helps US and international students and their parents through the US college admissions process. Her work covers essay brainstorming and editing, college list building, application review, interview prep and resumes. She meets students on live Zoom calls and manages the process in a custom online student portal. She is fluent in Spanish and Tagalog.
What Nicole helps with
Nicole helps students who feel overwhelmed by college applications. She covers choices, essays, tests and deadlines.
- Choosing a college major
- Building a college list of best fit schools
- Deciding between Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision
- Choosing topics for personal statements and supplemental essays
- Deciding which standardized tests to take and when
- Keeping up with deadlines and requirements during the school year
- Interview prep
- Resume building
Who Nicole works with
Nicole works with US and international students and their parents. Her packages fit sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school. Families who feel stressed or unsure where to begin with admissions are a core group.
How Nicole works
Nicole meets students through live Zoom meetings. She manages the whole process in a custom online student portal, including deadlines and requirements. Her SOAR College Complete Package offers unlimited one-on-one Zoom meetings and unlimited text and email contact. She also helps complete the Common Application, the University of California Application and individual college applications. She submits applications on Zoom with the student and follows up to confirm colleges got every item.
Background and qualifications
Nicole Lincoln is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She runs Upward College Planning LLC, which serves students in the metro Washington, DC area and works with students online. Her site includes pages on colleges she has visited and on college research. She is fluent in Spanish and Tagalog.
Nicole Lincoln pricing
Programs and services
- SOAR College Complete Package
- Unlimited one-on-one Zoom meetings
- Application review for up to 12 colleges
- Essay brainstorming and editing
- Free 30-minute consultation
Nicole Lincoln reviews
The CoachVouch take
Fluent in Spanish and Tagalog, and offers unlimited meetings, texts and emails in her main package.
Best for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who want full support from college list to submitted applications.
Common questions
How much does Nicole Lincoln charge?
Coaching with Nicole runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Nicole from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nicole Lincoln help with?
Nicole Lincoln helps with choosing a college major, building a college list of best fit schools, deciding between Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision and choosing topics for personal statements and supplemental essays.
Does Nicole Lincoln coach online?
Nicole is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is Nicole Lincoln certified?
Nicole Lincoln lists: HECA member.
Does Nicole Lincoln work with international students?
Yes. Upward College Planning guides US and international students through the US college admissions process.
Does Nicole Lincoln meet students in person?
She meets students through live Zoom meetings and manages the process in an online student portal.
How do I contact Nicole Lincoln?
Send Nicole a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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