Wendy Wilkinson
Boarding and private school admissions consultant in Washington, DC
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | School First Education Consulting |
Wendy Wilkinson is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with boarding school, private school and college admissions. She is Co-President of School First, which she leads with Linda Talton. Wendy has over 30 years of experience admitting and placing thousands of students from preschool through college. She is a former admissions and placement professional in independent schools and colleges. She works from Washington, DC.
What Wendy helps with
Wendy helps families find the school that fits the student best, from preschool through college. She guides families through the admission process step by step.
- Finding the best school fit for a student
- Boarding school admissions
- Private school admissions
- Preschool through high school placement
- College admissions
- Navigating the school application process
Who Wendy works with
Wendy works with students and parents. Families come to her for help with school searches from preschool through college. Parents or guardians join the consultation with their student. The School First team also serves school administrators.
How Wendy works
School First starts with a free 30 minute video consultation. The consultant learns about the student's background, goals and interests, then gives the family a customized plan. Families choose a plan and work closely with their consultant through the admission process. The team uses a structured process and draws on its relationships with schools.
Background and qualifications
Wendy Wilkinson is Co-President of School First, an education consulting firm she runs with Linda Talton. She has over 30 years of experience admitting and placing thousands of students in preschool through college. She is a former admissions and placement director or officer, with experience in independent schools and colleges. Wendy is a Professional member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She is based in Washington, DC.
Wendy Wilkinson pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30 minute virtual consultation
- Pre-K to 12 admissions services
- College admissions services
- Choose-your-plan packages
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The CoachVouch take
Wendy is a former admissions and placement professional with over 30 years of experience placing students in independent schools and colleges.
Best for families who want help finding the right boarding, private school or college fit for their student.
Common questions
How much does Wendy Wilkinson charge?
Coaching with Wendy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Wendy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Wendy Wilkinson help with?
Wendy Wilkinson helps with finding the best school fit for a student, boarding school admissions, private school admissions and preschool through high school placement.
Does Wendy Wilkinson coach online?
Wendy is based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Wendy Wilkinson certified?
Wendy Wilkinson lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Wendy Wilkinson help with both school and college admissions?
Yes. She and the School First team work with families from preschool through college.
Does School First offer a free first meeting?
Yes. Families can book a free 30 minute video consultation. A parent or guardian must join the call.
How do I contact Wendy Wilkinson?
Send Wendy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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