Will Essilfie
College admissions counselor and product manager in New York
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | New York |
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree, Columbia College; Executive MBA in progress, Columbia Business School |
Will Essilfie is a college admissions counselor based in New York. Will coaches applicants aiming for Ivy League schools and also works with early career professionals. Will holds two Columbia degrees and is finishing an Executive MBA there. Will works as a Lead Product Manager at Teachers Pay Teachers, where Will leads the SEO and Core Marketplace Experience teams. Will has helped several students get into their dream schools.
What Will helps with
Will helps students shape their college applications around their strengths. Will also supports early career professionals with their academic and career goals.
- Building a strong story for college applications
- Applying to Ivy League schools
- Getting through the college application process
- Turning ideas into action
- Setting academic goals
- Setting early career goals
Who Will works with
Will works with college applicants, including those aiming for Ivy League schools. Will also coaches early career professionals. Will describes Will's focus as the next generation of builders, graduates and leaders.
Background and qualifications
Will earned a Bachelor's degree from Columbia College and is finishing an Executive MBA at Columbia Business School. Will works in tech as a Lead Product Manager at Teachers Pay Teachers, which IXL Learning acquired. Will leads the SEO and Core Marketplace Experience teams. Will's work covers search, personalization and conversion for a marketplace used by millions of educators. Since 2023 Will has also written for Bankrate on personal finance, credit cards and frequent flyer programs.
Will Essilfie pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
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The CoachVouch take
A two-time Columbia graduate who works as a product manager at a large education marketplace and coaches Ivy League applicants.
Best for students aiming at Ivy League schools who want help shaping their application story.
Common questions
How much does Will Essilfie charge?
Coaching with Will runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Will from this page for an exact quote.
What does Will Essilfie help with?
Will Essilfie helps with building a strong story for college applications, applying to Ivy League schools, getting through the college application process and turning ideas into action.
Is Will Essilfie certified?
Will Essilfie lists: Bachelor's degree, Columbia College; Executive MBA in progress, Columbia Business School.
Does Will Essilfie coach people beyond college applicants?
Yes. Will also coaches early career professionals on their academic and career goals.
How do I contact Will Essilfie?
Send Will a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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