Vinay Narang
College admissions consultant in Irvine, California, working with students worldwide
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Irvine, California, United States |
| Credentials | Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC); Member, Western Association for College Admissions Counseling (WACAC); Member, National Test Prep Association (NTPA) |
| Practice | Genius Admissions |
Vinay Narang is an independent educational consultant in Irvine, California. He runs Genius Admissions, which helps students and parents with college admissions and test prep. His firm has served over 1,000 students in over 30 U.S. states and 35 foreign countries. He has personally visited over 60 top colleges around the U.S. He also spends 300+ hours each year on continued education about admissions trends, data and research.
What Vinay helps with
Vinay helps students and families plan for college and get through the application process. His work covers college lists, essays, course planning, financial aid and test prep.
- Building a personalized college list
- Setting application timelines and strategy
- Getting feedback on college essays
- Choosing high school and dual enrollment courses
- Planning extracurriculars and pre-college summer programs
- Completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile
- Finding scholarships and grants
- Preparing for college visits and interviews
Who Vinay works with
Genius Admissions works with students and their families in Southern California and around the world. The focus is on undergraduate admissions. Families can start as early as the freshman year of high school. Parents are part of the process, and the plan is built with the whole family.
How Vinay works
Vinay works closely with each family to build a personal college plan. The plan includes a list of colleges, application timelines and strategies for applying. Support covers essay advice, review and feedback. It also includes course selection, extracurriculars, summer planning, financial aid forms, college visits and interview prep. The firm also uses proprietary tools in its work. Students can start as early as freshman year.
Background and qualifications
Vinay Narang is an independent educational consultant based in Irvine, California. His firm, Genius Admissions and Test Prep, has served over 1,000 students in over 30 U.S. states and 35 foreign countries. He has personally visited over 60 top colleges around the U.S. and spends 300+ hours each year on continued education. He is a professional member of IECA and belongs to HECA, NACAC, WACAC and NTPA. His clients have been accepted at top universities across the country.
Vinay Narang pricing
Programs and services
- Undergraduate admissions counseling
- Standardized test preparation
- College list building and application strategy
- College essay support
- Financial aid assistance
- Free consultation
Vinay Narang reviews
The CoachVouch take
Has personally visited over 60 top colleges and spends 300+ hours each year on continuing education.
Best for families who want full support with undergraduate applications, essays, financial aid and test prep, starting as early as freshman year.
Common questions
How much does Vinay Narang charge?
Coaching with Vinay runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Vinay from this page for an exact quote.
What does Vinay Narang help with?
Vinay Narang helps with building a personalized college list, setting application timelines and strategy, getting feedback on college essays and choosing high school and dual enrollment courses.
Is Vinay Narang certified?
Vinay Narang lists: Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC); Member, Western Association for College Admissions Counseling (WACAC); Member, National Test Prep Association (NTPA).
Does Vinay Narang work with students outside California?
Yes. Genius Admissions serves students in Southern California and worldwide. It has worked with students in over 30 U.S. states and 35 foreign countries.
Does Genius Admissions help with financial aid?
Yes. Vinay helps families complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile. He also helps them find and apply for scholarships and grants.
How do I contact Vinay Narang?
Send Vinay a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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