Nikki Weiner
College admissions and essay coach for students and families in New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysInternational studentsExecutive function skillsTime management and focus |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); B.A. in Chinese and East Asian Cultures, Barnard College, Columbia University |
| Practice | Building Bold LLC |
Nikki Weiner is a college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents through the application process. She founded Building Bold. She has coached students in both the American and Chinese school systems for nearly a decade. She once led a team of 10 writing specialists who coached personal essays. She also teaches executive functioning skills like time management and study strategies. She works with families in New Jersey.
What Nikki helps with
Nikki helps students build a college list, finish the full application, and write strong essays. She also builds the study and planning skills students need in school.
- Building a college list
- Guidance through the full application process from start to finish
- Answering school-specific essay prompts
- Writing personal narrative essays
- Time management
- Study strategies
- Organizing coursework
- Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals
Who Nikki works with
Nikki works with students and their families as they apply to college. Her years of coaching in both the American and Chinese school systems let her support students from many backgrounds. She meets each student where they are in their education.
How Nikki works
Nikki gives each student a mentorship plan built around their needs. Services cover college list building, the full application, school-specific essay prompts, and writing support. She also teaches executive functioning with science-backed methods such as S.M.A.R.T. goals and mindfulness. Those skills include time management, study strategies, and organizing coursework.
Background and qualifications
Nikki earned a B.A. in Chinese and East Asian Cultures, with a concentration in Creative Writing, from Barnard College, Columbia University. She was chosen for Middlebury College's Language School in China. She has worked as an Educational Consultant for three companies. She designed and taught a workshop series on the college application process for a college preparatory program, and she led a team of 10 writing specialists. She has spoken on writing and admissions in the U.S. and abroad. She belongs to NACAC and HECA.
Nikki Weiner pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions guidance
- Essay and writing support
- Executive functioning coaching
- Workshop series on college applications
- The Building Bold Scholarship
Nikki Weiner reviews
The CoachVouch take
Nikki has coached students in both the American and Chinese school systems for nearly a decade and is also a professional writer.
Best for students who want help telling their own story in college essays and building study skills at the same time.
Common questions
How much does Nikki Weiner charge?
Coaching with Nikki runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Nikki from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nikki Weiner help with?
Nikki Weiner helps with building a college list, guidance through the full application process from start to finish, answering school-specific essay prompts and writing personal narrative essays.
Is Nikki Weiner certified?
Nikki Weiner lists: Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); B.A. in Chinese and East Asian Cultures, Barnard College, Columbia University.
Does Nikki Weiner help with executive functioning skills?
Yes. She teaches time management, study strategies, and organizing coursework. Students also learn S.M.A.R.T. goals and mindfulness.
Can Nikki help students from different school systems?
Yes. She has coached students in both the American and Chinese school systems for nearly a decade.
How do I contact Nikki Weiner?
Send Nikki a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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