Admissions consultants for LGBTQ+
Compare 9 admissions consultants. Besides their main focus, the most common focus areas are college admissions, arts and portfolio, college essays and mba admissions. They most often work with LGBTQ+, students and parents. Most charge $69 to $150 per hour or session.
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Faith Heinaman
Faith Heinaman is a master's programs admissions consultant who helps applicants with personal statements, interview prep, and overall application strategy. Faith holds a Master of Public Health in Health Policy from Harvard. Faith worked as a Managing Consultant at ADVI Health and as a Policy Coordinator at Community Catalyst. Faith also interned in the office of Senator Cory Booker. Faith's own applications earned acceptances from Harvard and Johns Hopkins. Faith has coached several other applicants.
Miller Liberatore
Miller Liberatore is a college admission consultant who works with theatre students and LGBTQIA+ students. Miller holds two Barnard degrees, in sociology and theatre directing, and earned a C.A.C. certification at U.C. Berkeley. Miller also works as a theatre director and youth theatre teacher. Miller sits on the HECA Advocacy/DEI committee and serves on the board of Campus Q, a nonprofit for LGBTQIA+ college applicants and students.
Zach Tucker
Zach Tucker is an MBA admissions consultant and career coach. Zach helps people get into MBA programs and move into finance and corporate roles. Zach spent four years as a recruiter at Amazon and now supports MBA recruiting at Cigna. Zach's own finance experience covers FP&A, M&A and wealth management. Zach finished a part-time MBA at Carlson School of Management in 13 months while working full time. Zach also coaches members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Scott Garbini
Scott Garbini is a college and career consultant. Scott helps students and families find the right college or career. Scott is the owner and lead consultant of Garbini Education and Career Consulting LLC. Scott works with students who have anxiety, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or who are on the autism spectrum. Scott also helps LGBT students find schools with strong support services. Scott coaches families and students on executive function and life skills.
Miller Liberatore
Miller Liberatore is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents with the college application process. Miller is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and works with students across the United States. Miller has two focus areas: Support for LGBTQIA+ students and prep for performing arts and theatre auditions. Miller is a theatre director and co-chairs the Advocacy/DEI committee for HECA.
Chris Andersson
Chris Andersson is an independent educational consultant who helps arts students and their parents with college admissions. Chris is the founder and CEO of Nothing But Drama in New York City. Chris has advised arts students for over 12 years. Chris's clients study theatre, film, dramatic writing, music, dance, visual art, design and architecture. Chris also helps students look at programs in other countries, including Sweden, Hong Kong, Australia and France.
Robert Powers
Robert Powers is an independent college consultant who runs College Torch. Robert helps teens and their parents with the college search, essays, and applications. Robert is an advocate for LGBTQ+ students and builds college lists around schools where they can be themselves. Robert has personally guided 300+ students. Every senior finishes applications before winter break. Robert works in Sierra Madre, California, and online by Zoom.
Carolyn Caplan
Carolyn Caplan is an independent college consultant in Houston, Texas. Carolyn helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. Carolyn uses mindfulness and a growth mindset in their admissions work. Carolyn's practice enjoys working with LGBTQ+ students, including transgender students, gifted students, and students who are late bloomers or procrastinators.
David Riche
David Riche is a product management coach who helps people break into PM roles, get promoted, and build their craft. David is a former Director of Product Management at Block, where David led a 70-person org. David is also a founder building products in health tech and consumer apps. David has helped 20+ first-time PMs land jobs at companies like Meta, Amazon, and Intuit. David also interviews candidates for Kellogg admissions.
Side by side
| Coach | Focus | Hourly rate range |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Heinaman | Grad school and PhD and Ivy League and top schools | $80 to $230 an hour |
| Miller Liberatore | College admissions and Arts and portfolio | $70 to $130 an hour |
| Zach Tucker | MBA admissions | $70 to $145 an hour |
| Scott Garbini | College admissions and Students with learning differences | $70 to $130 an hour |
| Miller Liberatore | College admissions and College essays | $150 to $225 an hour |
| Chris Andersson | College admissions and Arts and portfolio | $150 to $225 an hour |
| Robert Powers | College admissions and College essays | $150 to $225 an hour |
| Carolyn Caplan | College admissions and College essays | $150 to $225 an hour |
| David Riche | MBA admissions | $90 to $175 an hour |
Common questions
How much does an admissions consultant cost?
Most admissions consultants charge $69 to $150 per hour or session.
What else do these admissions consultants help with?
Common focus areas include college admissions, arts and portfolio, college essays and mba admissions.
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Last updated September 2026.