Andi Vaida

Andi Vaida is a seasoned writer, news producer, and college admissions consultant with decades of experience in non-fiction writing and field production for Colombian national television news outlets, including RTVC, Caracol, and AM PM. Her background spans community communications, educational writing, public relations, travel writing, and personal narrative, giving students a deep reservoir of storytelling expertise to draw from when crafting compelling college essays.

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A published writer and former college office director, Andi brings a practitioner lens to the college application process, combining narrative craft with an insider understanding of how admissions offices review applications. She focuses on helping students articulate authentic stories, clarify their voice, and connect experiences to academic and personal goals in ways that resonate with selective institutions.

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Based in New York City and affiliated with City University of New York Hunter College, Andi also leverages her bilingual counseling training and experience in education to support a wide range of learners, including multilingual and first-generation students. Her approach is supportive, highly personalized, and rooted in both strong writing pedagogy and college access advocacy.