Raina Maiga
College admissions consultant for students aiming at elite schools
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Cornell Meinig National Scholar; BS in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences with AI minor |
Raina Maiga is a college admissions consultant who helps driven students apply to elite schools. She focuses on application strategy, editing, scholarships, and need-based aid. She earned a full ride to a top university through need-based aid and was selected as a Cornell Meinig Scholar, 1 of 50 freshmen. She won the Brower Youth Award and the Lilly Endowment Scholarship. She was accepted Early Decision and has helped peers write bold, authentic applications.
What Raina helps with
Raina helps students build an application strategy for top schools, competitive scholarships, and need-based aid.
- Application strategy for elite colleges
- Editing college applications
- Final review before submitting
- Applying for competitive scholarships
- Winning need-based financial aid
- Writing bold and authentic applications
Who Raina works with
Raina works with driven students who aim for top schools. Her clients include students chasing competitive scholarships and students who need need-based aid to afford college.
Background and qualifications
Raina earned a full ride to a top university through need-based aid. She was selected as a Cornell Meinig Scholar, 1 of 50 freshmen out of more than 5000 accepted students. She won the Brower Youth Award and the Lilly Endowment Scholarship, and was accepted Early Decision. She has raised thousands in grants and scholarships. She also co-founded Compleyes.ai, directed the Youth Environmental Press Team, and served as Executive Director of CTCC. She studies environmental science with an AI minor.
Raina Maiga pricing
Programs and services
- Application boost coaching package
- Final college application review
- Custom hourly coaching
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The CoachVouch take
Raina is a recent scholarship and admissions winner who got a full ride through need-based aid.
Best for students who want help with elite admissions and scholarship or need-based aid applications.
Common questions
How much does Raina Maiga charge?
Coaching with Raina runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Raina Maiga help with?
Raina Maiga helps with application strategy for elite colleges, editing college applications, final review before submitting and applying for competitive scholarships.
Is Raina Maiga certified?
Raina Maiga lists: Cornell Meinig National Scholar; BS in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences with AI minor.
Does Raina help with scholarships and financial aid?
Yes. Raina helps students with competitive scholarships and need-based aid. She has raised thousands in grants and scholarships herself.
How do I contact Raina Maiga?
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