Patrick Zylka
College admissions consultant for students starting as early as 9th grade
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | College Solutions |
Patrick Zylka is a college admissions consultant at College Solutions. He works with students and their families, starting as early as 9th grade, to find the right college fit. He specializes in admission to highly selective schools and performing arts admission. He also worked part-time at InGenius Prep and Perceiver.
What Patrick helps with
Patrick helps students and families plan for college from early in high school. He covers the full path from choosing a major to submitting applications.
- Finding the right fit college
- Exploring college majors and careers
- Building college lists around academic and social needs
- Choosing high school courses
- Finding summer opportunities
- Arranging internships and job shadowing
- Scholarship applications
- College applications and essays
Who Patrick works with
Patrick works with students and their families. Some start as early as 9th grade. He takes students interested in any college or major. His focus is on students aiming for highly selective schools and students applying for performing arts programs.
Background and qualifications
Patrick began working part-time at InGenius Prep and Perceiver in the summer of 2021. He was hired as Managing Director at College Solutions and started part-time in January 2022. At the same time, he was finishing his last admissions season at Northwestern University. He now serves as Vice President at College Solutions.
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He worked in admissions at Northwestern University before moving into private college consulting.
Best for families who want to start college planning early and are aiming for highly selective schools or performing arts programs.
Common questions
How much does Patrick Zylka charge?
Coaching with Patrick runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Patrick Zylka help with?
Patrick Zylka helps with finding the right fit college, exploring college majors and careers, building college lists around academic and social needs and choosing high school courses.
How early does Patrick Zylka start working with students?
He works with students as early as 9th grade. He helps with course selection, summer plans, and college lists.
Does Patrick Zylka work with performing arts applicants?
Yes. Performing arts admission is one of his two main specialties, along with highly selective colleges.
How do I contact Patrick Zylka?
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