Tolu Akinyede
College admissions counselor with Ivy League and Wharton experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
Tolu Akinyede is a college admissions counselor who helps students with college and grad school applications. Tolu grew up in London and applied to US colleges alone, which led to a spot at Columbia. Tolu spent eight years in management consulting in New York, including work as a Senior Consultant at Oliver Wyman. Students Tolu has helped got into schools from Ivy League colleges to UC schools.
What Tolu helps with
Tolu helps students build strong applications and handle the stress that comes with the process. The focus is on telling a clear personal story.
- Finding the right angle for college essays
- Narrowing down a school list
- Telling your story in an application
- Applying to Ivy League and UC schools
- Grad school and MBA applications
- Handling the stress of admissions and rejection
Who Tolu works with
Tolu works with students applying to college and grad school. Parents are part of the process too, since many families feel the pressure of applications. Tolu has helped students get into schools from Ivy League colleges to UC schools.
Background and qualifications
Tolu grew up in London and applied to US colleges alone, with no counselor or consultant. The process led to Columbia. Tolu then spent eight years in management consulting in New York. From September 2022 to December 2024, Tolu was a Senior Consultant in Oliver Wyman's financial services practice, focused on anti-financial crime. Tolu also led the social committee and mentored junior consultants there. Tolu is heading to Wharton for an MBA.
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Tolu Akinyede reviews
Tolu Akinyede has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Tolu applied to US colleges from the UK with no help, so knows the process from the view of an international applicant.
Best for students and parents who want help shaping their story for college or grad school applications.
Common questions
How much does Tolu Akinyede charge?
Coaching with Tolu runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Tolu Akinyede help with?
Tolu Akinyede helps with finding the right angle for college essays, narrowing down a school list, telling your story in an application and applying to Ivy League and UC schools.
Does Tolu Akinyede have reviews?
Tolu Akinyede has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Tolu Akinyede help with grad school applications?
Yes. Tolu helps students with college and grad school applications, including MBA applications.
How do I contact Tolu Akinyede?
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