Nikki Weiner
College admissions and essay coach for students in New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Building Bold LLC |
Nikki Weiner is an independent college admissions consultant and the founder of Building Bold in New Jersey. She helps students and their parents with college applications, essays, and executive functioning skills. She has worked as an educator, a college admissions coach, and a professional writer. Her work centers on storytelling, so each student's application shows their own voice. She also runs The Building Bold Scholarship.
What Nikki helps with
Nikki helps students build college applications from the first step to the last. She also helps them grow the study and planning skills they need in school.
- Building a list of colleges
- Working through the full application process from start to finish
- Answering school-specific essay prompts
- Writing application essays that show a student's own story
- Setting goals with S.M.A.R.T. methods
- Using mindfulness to do well in class
- Stepping out of their comfort zone to gain new experiences
Who Nikki works with
Nikki works with students who are getting ready for college and with their parents. She meets students where they are in their school path. Some need help with the whole application. Others need help with one school-specific essay prompt.
How Nikki works
Nikki gives each student a mentorship plan built around their needs. Storytelling sits at the center of the work. Students learn to write essays that show their own qualities. Her executive functioning work uses S.M.A.R.T. goals and mindfulness. She also pushes students to try new experiences outside their comfort zone before they apply.
Background and qualifications
Nikki Weiner is the founder and managing member of Building Bold LLC. She combines her experience as an educator, a college admissions coach, and a professional writer to support students and their families. She is a member of HECA, a professional group for independent college consultants.
Nikki Weiner pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions guidance
- Essay and writing support
- Executive functioning coaching
- The Building Bold Scholarship
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The CoachVouch take
Nikki combines college admissions coaching with writing support and executive functioning skills in one service.
Best for students who want help telling their own story in college applications and building stronger study habits.
Common questions
How much does Nikki Weiner charge?
Coaching with Nikki runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Nikki Weiner help with?
Nikki Weiner helps with building a list of colleges, working through the full application process from start to finish, answering school-specific essay prompts and writing application essays that show a student's own story.
Is Nikki Weiner certified?
Nikki Weiner lists: HECA member.
Does Nikki Weiner help with just one essay?
Yes. Building Bold offers help with a school-specific essay prompt. Families can also choose support for the whole application process.
How do I contact Nikki Weiner?
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