Christine Luksza
College admissions counselor and former teacher working with domestic and international students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | BA in Classical Studies, University of Texas at Austin; Lifetime teaching credentials in Latin and English; Member, HECA; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) |
| Practice | My Best College Plan Counseling |
Christine Luksza is a college admissions counselor who helps students plan for and apply to college. She founded My Best College Plan Counseling and has more than 15 years of experience. She has guided hundreds of students in the United States and abroad. She is a former teacher in public and private schools and taught Latin and English. She also wrote My Best College Planner, a day planner and college guidebook.
What Christine helps with
Christine helps students choose target schools, plan their applications, and write in their own voice. She also helps them stay realistic and grounded during the process.
- Choosing target schools and knowing why
- Building a college list from a student's résumé and checklist
- Brainstorming and editing personal statements and short answers
- Preparing for college interviews and campus visits
- Athletic recruiting, résumés, and outreach to coaches
- Building portfolios for theater, music, and the arts
- Scholarship searches, FAFSA, and PROFILE guidance
- Choosing a major or minor
Who Christine works with
Christine works with high school students, including athletes going for recruitment, pre-med students, and students in theater, music, and the arts. She has guided students in the United States and other countries. She also assists transfer students and graduate students.
Background and qualifications
Christine holds a BA in Classical Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. She has lifetime teaching credentials in Latin and English. Before she became an admissions counselor, she taught students at every level, from elementary through high school, in public and private schools. She has more than 15 years of experience in college admissions and has guided hundreds of students. She wrote My Best College Planner. She is a longtime member of HECA and NACAC.
Christine Luksza pricing
Programs and services
- College application guidance
- Essay and personal statement editing
- College interview preparation
- Athletic recruiting support
- Scholarship and financial aid guidance
- Career counseling
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The CoachVouch take
A former Latin and English teacher who also wrote a college planner and guidebook for students and families.
Best for students who want help with essays, school choice, and applications, including athletes and arts students.
Common questions
How much does Christine Luksza charge?
Coaching with Christine runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Christine from this page for an exact quote.
What does Christine Luksza help with?
Christine Luksza helps with choosing target schools and knowing why, building a college list from a student's résumé and checklist, brainstorming and editing personal statements and short answers and preparing for college interviews and campus visits.
Is Christine Luksza certified?
Christine Luksza lists: BA in Classical Studies, University of Texas at Austin; Lifetime teaching credentials in Latin and English; Member, HECA; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
Does Christine Luksza work with transfer and graduate students?
Yes. She also assists transfer students and graduate students, along with high school students.
How do I contact Christine Luksza?
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