Bernstein College Consulting
College admissions guidance — on your terms, at a price that makes sense.
You don't need to hand over the process — or your life savings — to get help applying to college.Bernstein College Consulting gives you personalized guidance at a fair price. No bundled packages, no services you don't need. You pay for exactly what you use.To schedule a free Zoom consultation, email me at [email protected]
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here's how it works:
I designed my consulting practice to be affordable and customizable. Think of it as support on your terms. I give families the tools and guidance to move through the process independently.Then, you bring me in for the pieces where it really counts — the essay, the strategy, the moments where a second set of eyes makes a difference. My hourly rate is $150.Step 1 -- Free Zoom consultation to make sure we're a match!Step 2 - Get your roadmap. It is designed around a strategy that maximizes social fit, academic fit, and affordability. You and your teen will handle the day-to-day and check off the steps in order. It's a clear process you can follow.Step 3 -- Schedule Zoom sessions WHEN you need me. Pay for what you use. Nothing more.
About Me:
Hi there — I'm Andi Bernstein.
After two decades in journalism, I made the switch to college admissions consulting and essay coaching. What I noticed along the way is that most support is aimed at families chasing the Ivy League.But the truth is, getting into a great state school or regional college has gotten harder too — acceptance rates have dropped across the board, not just at the top. Financial aid has also gotten harder to predict — so a big part of what I do is help families figure out their real costs before the applications even start. I believe everyone needs a smart, steady guide to help them put together a strong strategy — without the hefty price tag.I hold a master's degree from USC's Annenberg School for Communication, and I'll soon complete my graduate certificate in College Consulting from UCLA. I'm also a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a volunteer mentor with The Fair Opportunity Project.
reviews
"Andrea has been an invaluable resource for our family. She brings clarity, calm, and sound judgment to a confusing and overwhelming process. She connected naturally with our son, Luke, respected his instincts, and supported him in taking ownership of the process while keeping us informed and confident as parents. We not only recommend Andrea without hesitation, we have already enlisted her again to work with our daughter. We would not go through this process with anyone else!" --- Chris and Tracy S."Andi was amazing throughout my college application process! I was accepted into my first choice school and I truly could not have done it without her. With her help, my essays significantly improved and are what I believe to be the main reason I got into my college. She provided me with all the knowledge and support I needed to navigate the college admissions process successfully." -- Emma R."Andi is a fantastic coach and helped my son with his essays. It was stressing him out to no end and she did a fantastic job helping him parse through the process and creating an essay that he felt really proud of. More than anything, she was able to guide him through the process with a much needed sense of calm. She's fantastic!" -- Michelle K."Andi helped me so much throughout my college applications! I couldn't have done it without her. She was so wonderful helping me with my essays and had so much insight into the college process. I got into my dream school and I couldn't be happier." -- Alexis