Aja Altenhof
she/her
Aja Altenhof
About
I went to the University of Pennsylvania (C’ 21) where I double majored in Linguistics & Cognitive Science and graduated magna cum laude. I just finished my Masters in the Evolution of Language and Cognition at the University of Edinburgh, where I graduated with the highest honors. Currently, I work at Princeton University as a research specialist in a cognitive neuroscience lab. I've been working professionally in college advising for four years. I emphasize a holistic approach to advising. I'm here to guide my students through every step of the process, from creating the perfect school list and admissions narrative, through submission and finally, interview prep. I have extensive experience teaching both the SAT and ACT allowing for the seamless pairing of tutoring and admissions guidance. Finally, as someone who studies and writes about language for a living, I am a precise and effective editor. There is nothing more satisfying than helping students manifest the best possible versio...
Aja helped students get into:
University of PennsylvaniaBrown University
Duke UniversityVanderbilt University
University of MiamiUniversity of Florida
Cornell UniversityJohns Hopkins University
University of Pennsylvania
Brown University
Duke University
Vanderbilt University
University of Miami
University of Florida
Cornell University
Johns Hopkins University
Aja helps with…
College Interviews
Highly Selective College Admissions
Standardized Tests (SAT/ACT)
College Applications & Essays
School-Specific Supplemental Essays
Princeton, NJ
4 years of experience
English | Spanish
University of Pennsylvania – BA | Cognitive Science & Linguistics
Psychology
Computer Science
Language
Linguistics
Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Fun Facts
🙏
Best piece of advice
"At the end of the day, you are going to college — not your parents or your friends — and you deserve to be happy there."
💼
First job
Camp Counselor
📚
Favorite book
A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab
📓
Favorite subject in school
English
🎵
Favorite artist
Taylor Swift
🪄
Hobbies
Reading, Powerlifting, Baking
My process
I take a holistic and structured approach to advising, ensuring that each session supports the next and centers the student's needs. As a low-income student, I am intimately familiar with the ins and outs of financial aid and securing lucrative scholarships. As an academic linguistic, someone who thinks about words and meanings for a living, I am a meticulous, knowledgeable and constructive essay editor.
Packages
Advising - 5 hours
5 hours
For families looking for a little additional support during the college admissions process!
$600($120/hr)
Save 4%
Test Prep - 5 hours
5 hours
For families interested in boosting their ACT or SAT scores, this package includes 1 complete test review and 3 section prep sessions, tailored to your student's specific needs.
$500($100/hr)
Save 20%
Advising - 10 hours
10 hours
For families looking for help on a couple of key schools
$1,150($115/hr)
Save 8%
Test Prep - 10 hours
10 hours
For families interested in boosting their ACT or SAT scores, this package includes 2 complete test reviews and 6 section prep sessions, tailored to your student's specific needs.
$900($90/hr)
Save 28%
Test Prep - 14 hours
14 hours
For families interested in boosting their ACT or SAT scores, this package includes 3 complete test reviews and 8 section prep sessions, tailored to your student's specific needs.
$1,190($85/hr)
Save 32%
Advising - 25 hours
25 hours
For families looking for complete support across the admissions process. Perfect for students with more supplemental essays!
$2,625($105/hr)
Save 16%
Advising hours
College admissions advising
$125.00 / 60 min
Set a focus for each session or get help with any aspect of the admissions process.
Essay Brainstorming
$125.00 / 60 min
Too many ideas? Too few? In this session, we will find the right path for your essay
Essay Editing I
$250.00 / 120 min
Receive comments and revisions for a 500-600 word essay paired with a 1 hr meeting to apply them
Essay Editing II
$190.00 / 90 min
Receive comments and revisions for a 200 - 400 word essay paired with a 45 min meeting to apply them
Getting to know you! (and me!)
$15.00 / 30 min
Let's chat to discuss your college goals. Decide if I'm the right match for you!
Interview Prep I (General)
$157.00 / 75 min
Learn all the information you need to nail your next interview!
Interview Prep II (Mock Interview)
$157.00 / 75 min
Put your new skills to the test in a mock interview!
Recent reviews
5.0(6 reviews)
“It was a blast working with Aja on my college application. She really helped me out on all frontiers. I would definitely recommend her!"
Matyas .“Thankyou Aja nice meeting you and I will buy that package shortly. "
Deepika D.“Aja was extremely knowledgeable about the application process and UPenn's requirements. She also was patient to answer our random college questions. "
Loren P.Join a quick meeting
Let’s chat
Any questions? Let’s hop on a quick call to learn more about your needs in the admissions process and how I can approach them
Join a quick meeting
Let’s chat
Any questions? Let’s hop on a quick call to learn more about your needs in the admissions process and how I can approach them
Princeton, NJ
4 years of experience
English | Spanish
University of Pennsylvania – BA | Cognitive Science & Linguistics
Psychology
Computer Science
Language
Linguistics
Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Fun Facts
🙏
Best piece of advice
"At the end of the day, you are going to college — not your parents or your friends — and you deserve to be happy there."
💼
First job
Camp Counselor
📚
Favorite book
A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab
📓
Favorite subject in school
English
🎵
Favorite artist
Taylor Swift
🪄
Hobbies
Reading, Powerlifting, Baking