Sonya Petkova
College admissions counselor for international and ambitious students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Experience | 8 years coaching |
| Practice | The College Master |
Sonya Petkova is a college admissions counselor who helps students find their own voice in their applications. He has worked with ambitious students from around the world for over 8 years, and many of them are international. He grew up in Eastern Europe and came to the United States as an international student on a full scholarship. He also works as a writer and artist. He takes on a limited number of students at a time.
What Sonya helps with
Sonya helps students plan their college applications and write essays that sound like them. He also supports test prep and master's program applications.
- Finding colleges that fit a student's story and strengths
- Writing college essays in a student's real voice
- Applying to U.S. schools as an international student
- SAT test prep
- TOEFL test prep
- Master's program applications
Who Sonya works with
Sonya works with ambitious students from all over the world. Many are international students who are far from home and facing the pressure of a new application system. He keeps his caseload small so each student gets his full attention.
How Sonya works
Sonya builds a plan around each student. The plan starts with the student's story, strengths and the schools where they can do well. He starts by getting to know who the student is before talking about where to apply. He takes on a limited number of students at a time, and he supports them at every step of the process.
Background and qualifications
Sonya grew up in Eastern Europe and came to the United States as an international student on a full scholarship. He went through the American application system himself, including standardized tests in a second language. He has coached students for over 8 years, and many of them are international. Outside of coaching, he is a writer and artist. His service areas include college admissions, SAT and TOEFL prep, and master's programs.
Sonya Petkova pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Admissions essay consulting
- SAT prep
- TOEFL prep
- Master's program admissions
- Message chat before starting
Sonya Petkova reviews
Sonya Petkova has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Sonya went through the U.S. application process himself as an international student on a full scholarship, and he caps how many students he takes on.
Best for international students who want essays in their own voice and a plan built around their story.
Common questions
How much does Sonya Petkova charge?
Coaching with Sonya runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Sonya from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sonya Petkova help with?
Sonya Petkova helps with finding colleges that fit a student's story and strengths, writing college essays in a student's real voice, applying to U.S. schools as an international student and SAT test prep.
Does Sonya Petkova have reviews?
Sonya Petkova has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Sonya Petkova work with international students?
Yes. Many of the students he has worked with over 8 years are international and far from home. He was an international student himself.
Does Sonya help with test prep?
Yes. He offers SAT and TOEFL prep along with admissions and essay consulting.
How do I contact Sonya Petkova?
Send Sonya a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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