Nikki Weiner
College admissions coach and educational consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | B.A. in Chinese and East Asian Cultures, Barnard College, Columbia University |
| Practice | Building Bold Students |
Nikki Weiner is a college admissions coach who helps students and their families through the application process. She is also an educator and professional writer. She has worked as an Educational Consultant for three companies. She has coached students in both the American and Chinese education systems for nearly a decade. Her work covers building a college list, planning activities, and writing personal statements and school-specific essays.
What Nikki helps with
Nikki helps students plan and complete college applications. She offers full-service support or single services as needed.
- Building a list of colleges
- Writing personal statements and school-specific essays
- Developing a strong extracurricular profile
- Planning testing and academics
- Choosing the right program within a school
- Scheduling college information sessions
- Keeping the application process organized
Who Nikki works with
Nikki works with students and their families. She has worked with students in every discipline, including engineering, fashion marketing, journalism and business. She also works with students who are undeclared. Some families want full-service help, and others pick only certain services.
How Nikki works
Nikki starts with a kick-off meeting to talk about the student's goals for college, including academics, extracurriculars and testing plans. From there she builds a tailored plan for the family. She uses spreadsheets to track every task and holds regularly scheduled check-ins. Her recommendations rely on research and hard data. Essay work focuses on storytelling, writing style and tone.
Background and qualifications
Nikki Weiner combines work as an educator, college admissions coach and professional writer. She earned a B.A. in Chinese and East Asian Cultures with a concentration in Creative Writing from Barnard College, Columbia University. While at Columbia, she was chosen for Middlebury College's Language School in China. She has worked as an Educational Consultant for three companies. She has coached students in both the American and Chinese education systems for nearly a decade.
Nikki Weiner pricing
Programs and services
- Full-service admissions support
- A la carte admissions services
- Kick-off planning meeting
- Regular check-ins
Nikki Weiner reviews
The CoachVouch take
Nikki has coached students in both the American and Chinese education systems for nearly a decade.
Best for families who want organized, hands-on help with the whole college application process.
Common questions
How much does Nikki Weiner charge?
Coaching with Nikki runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Nikki from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nikki Weiner help with?
Nikki Weiner helps with building a list of colleges, writing personal statements and school-specific essays, developing a strong extracurricular profile and planning testing and academics.
Is Nikki Weiner certified?
Nikki Weiner lists: B.A. in Chinese and East Asian Cultures, Barnard College, Columbia University.
Does Nikki Weiner offer help with only part of the application process?
Yes. She offers full-service support and a la carte services, so families can choose what they need.
Has Nikki Weiner worked with students in different majors?
Yes. She has worked with students in every discipline, including engineering, fashion marketing, journalism, business and undeclared.
How do I contact Nikki Weiner?
Send Nikki a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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