Sandy Liang
College admissions counselor for college and private high school applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Harvard College; Citation in Mandarin Chinese, Harvard College |
Sandy Liang is a college admissions counselor who helps students apply to college and private high school. Her students have been accepted to Harvard University, Cornell University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Georgetown University. She works with each student to find their voice and build a clear personal story for their applications. Before counseling, she worked in consulting at Forrester and in category management at Wayfair.
What Sandy helps with
Sandy helps students shape their story and submit applications they feel good about. She works on both college and private high school applications.
- Finding your own voice for application essays
- Building a clear personal narrative
- Applying to leading private high schools
- Applying to top universities
- Standing out in a competitive applicant pool
Who Sandy works with
Sandy works with students applying to college and to private high schools. Her students have gone on to top universities and leading private high schools. She adjusts her plan to fit each student.
Background and qualifications
Sandy Liang studied psychology at Harvard College and earned a citation in Mandarin Chinese. She did organizational behavior lab work with Dr. Andrew Brodsky at Harvard Business School. She began her career at Wayfair in site merchandising and then category management. There she grew a supplier portfolio of 100+ suppliers and negotiated $500K+ in cost savings. She later worked at Forrester as a consultant. She led 30+ market intelligence projects and trained 10+ new hires.
Sandy Liang pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Private high school admissions counseling
- Life coaching
Sandy Liang reviews
Sandy Liang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Sandy pairs a Harvard psychology degree with a business career at Wayfair and Forrester.
Best for students who want help finding their voice and telling their story in college or private high school applications.
Common questions
How much does Sandy Liang charge?
Coaching with Sandy runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sandy Liang help with?
Sandy Liang helps with finding your own voice for application essays, building a clear personal narrative, applying to leading private high schools and applying to top universities.
Does Sandy Liang have reviews?
Sandy Liang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Sandy Liang certified?
Sandy Liang lists: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Harvard College; Citation in Mandarin Chinese, Harvard College.
Does Sandy Liang help with private high school applications?
Yes. She works with students applying to leading private high schools as well as colleges.
How do I contact Sandy Liang?
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