Austin Lee
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Belmont
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Belmont, California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent college consultant |
| Practice | Austin Lee Admissions Consulting |
Austin Lee is an independent college admissions consultant in Belmont, California. He helps high school students and their parents plan for college and work through the admissions process. Before consulting, he spent 17 years working in higher education at some of the most prestigious universities in the world. His work covers building a college list, essay support, and application help. He also offers advice for student athletes.
What Austin helps with
Austin helps students find a college that fits and get through each step of applying. He also helps families manage the time and stress that come with the process.
- Finding the right college fit
- Building a list of target colleges
- Writing college essays
- Completing college applications
- Planning letters of recommendation
- Exploring majors and career or internship options
- Choosing standardized testing and tutoring
- Preparing for campus visits
Who Austin works with
Austin works with high school students at any stage, from current seniors to first-year students. He also works with their parents, who often want to cut down on stress and uncertainty during the admissions process. His site has a section for student athletes.
How Austin works
Austin starts by helping a student understand their own story, strengths and areas to grow. He then targets schools that match the student's priorities and profile. Clients in the comprehensive package get a personal account in CounselMore, an application management platform. The package also covers extracurricular advice, letter of recommendation strategy, and a wrap-up talk after college acceptance.
Background and qualifications
Austin Lee spent 17 years working in higher education at some of the most prestigious universities in the world. He now runs Austin Lee Admissions Consulting in Belmont, California. He is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. He uses that university experience to guide students and families through the admissions process.
Austin Lee pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive admissions package
- Hourly a la carte sessions
- Support for student athletes
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The CoachVouch take
Austin brings 17 years of work inside higher education to his admissions guidance.
Best for high school students and parents who want a clear plan and less stress during college applications.
Common questions
How much does Austin Lee charge?
Coaching with Austin runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Austin Lee help with?
Austin Lee helps with finding the right college fit, building a list of target colleges, writing college essays and completing college applications.
Is Austin Lee certified?
Austin Lee lists: HECA member; Independent college consultant.
How do I contact Austin Lee?
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