Shani Campbell
College admissions counselor and founder of Shani on Campus
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Women |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Master of Public Management, Georgetown University; Two degrees, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor |
| Practice | Shani on Campus |
Shani Campbell is a college admissions counselor who helps students apply to college. She founded Shani on Campus and has worked with 60+ college clients. Her past work includes serving on the admissions committee at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and leading international recruiting for 10+ elite private schools. She focuses on one-on-one counseling, essay coaching and advocacy for underrepresented students, including first-generation and low-income students.
What Shani helps with
Shani guides students through the college application process. She also supports college students and recent grads with personal and career goals.
- Writing strong college essays
- Completing UC applications
- Preparing for college admissions interviews
- Building a college resume
- Reviewing applications before submission
- Handling college waitlists
- Writing University of Michigan essays
- Applying as a first-generation or low-income student
Who Shani works with
Shani works with students and families applying to college. She puts a focus on women in STEM, Black and Latinx students, first-generation students and low-income students. She has also partnered with families from across the globe.
How Shani works
Shani offers one-on-one counseling, essay writing coaching and advocacy. Her work is sold as packages with set coaching hours. Essay packages have 5+ hours. UC application support has 10+ hours. Interview prep has 3+ hours. She also offers custom hourly sessions.
Background and qualifications
Shani holds a background in public policy, education and philanthropy. She earned two degrees from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a master's in public management from Georgetown University. Her first job after college was as an admissions recruiter in Beijing, China. She later served the office of admissions at the University of Michigan and led international recruiting and admissions for 10+ elite private schools. She also worked as a DEIB and admissions consultant, and she founded Shani on Campus.
Shani Campbell pricing
Programs and services
- College essay package, 5+ hours
- Complete UC application support, 10+ hours
- College admissions interview prep, 3+ hours
- College waitlist strategy package
- Final college application review
- College resume writing
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The CoachVouch take
Shani has served on the University of Michigan admissions committee and started her career recruiting students in Beijing.
Best for first-generation, low-income or underrepresented students who want one-on-one help with college applications.
Common questions
How much does Shani Campbell charge?
Coaching with Shani runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Shani Campbell help with?
Shani Campbell helps with writing strong college essays, completing UC applications, preparing for college admissions interviews and building a college resume.
Does Shani Campbell coach online?
Sessions are online.
Is Shani Campbell certified?
Shani Campbell lists: Master of Public Management, Georgetown University; Two degrees, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
Does Shani Campbell help with University of Michigan applications?
Yes. She worked with the University of Michigan office of admissions and offers a package for University of Michigan essays.
Does Shani Campbell work with international families?
Yes. She has partnered with families from across the globe and led international recruiting for 10+ elite private schools.
How do I contact Shani Campbell?
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