Victoria Brailitsa Bonelli
College admissions consultant for teens and international students in Rockville, Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Teens and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Rockville, Maryland, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, NACAC; Member, PCACAC; Certified Essay Coach |
| Languages | English and Russian |
| Practice | Priority College, LLC |
Victoria Brailitsa Bonelli is a college admissions consultant who helps teens and their parents plan for selective colleges and schools. She founded Priority College in 2014 and works from Rockville, Maryland. She spent over 20 years on education projects around the world, including university administration and World Bank work. Her students have gained admission to Ivy League schools and won merit scholarships from $2,000 to $250,000. She coaches in English and Russian.
What Victoria helps with
Victoria helps teens and parents build an academic, enrichment and service plan that supports college, scholarship and career goals.
- Getting into selective US colleges and schools
- Applying to universities in Canada, Europe and Asia
- Winning merit-based scholarships
- Planning activities and service during middle and high school
- Support for international students and third culture kids
- Preparing for AP, SAT and ACT exams
- Finding internships, jobs and research options
Who Victoria works with
Victoria works with middle and high school students and their parents. Her clients include American teens, international students and third culture kids. She has worked with students in the US and Europe who aim for highly competitive colleges.
Background and qualifications
Victoria is Founding President and Principal Advisor of Priority College, which she started in 2014. Before that and alongside it, she spent over 20 years on educational projects worldwide. Her work includes administrative roles at international and US universities and large-scale World Bank projects. She is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a member of NACAC and PCACAC. She is also a Certified Essay Coach.
Victoria Brailitsa Bonelli pricing
Programs and services
- 30-minute strategy session
- One-on-one advising
- Online advising by video
- AP, SAT and ACT support
- Job, internship and research support
Victoria Brailitsa Bonelli reviews
The CoachVouch take
Victoria combines over 20 years of university administration and World Bank education project experience with admissions consulting.
Best for teens and parents, in the US or abroad, who want to reach selective colleges and earn merit scholarships.
Common questions
How much does Victoria Brailitsa Bonelli charge?
Coaching with Victoria runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Victoria from this page for an exact quote.
What does Victoria Brailitsa Bonelli help with?
Victoria Brailitsa Bonelli helps with getting into selective US colleges and schools, applying to universities in Canada, Europe and Asia, winning merit-based scholarships and planning activities and service during middle and high school.
Does Victoria Brailitsa Bonelli coach online?
Victoria is based in Rockville, Maryland, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Victoria Brailitsa Bonelli certified?
Victoria Brailitsa Bonelli lists: Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, NACAC; Member, PCACAC; Certified Essay Coach.
Does Victoria work with international students?
Yes. Priority College helps international students and third culture kids, as well as American teens. She works on admissions in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia.
Does Victoria coach in languages other than English?
Yes. She works in English and Russian.
How do I contact Victoria Brailitsa Bonelli?
Send Victoria a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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