Cindy Laubenstein
College admissions and career consultant in Alpharetta, Georgia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Alpharetta, Georgia, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Experience | 14 years coaching |
| Practice | Aspire College & Career Consulting |
Cindy Laubenstein is an independent educational consultant who helps students and their parents with college admissions and career planning. She runs Aspire College & Career Consulting in Alpharetta, Georgia. She has over 14 years of experience in admissions and career counseling. Clients get 24/7 access to college planning software, personality and career assessments, and proprietary spreadsheets. She meets families in person near Atlanta and works by Zoom with students elsewhere.
What Cindy helps with
Cindy helps families handle a complex college process and choose colleges that fit the student. She also ties college choice to careers and majors.
- Building a college plan that fits the student
- Reducing stress for the family during applications
- Guiding students through high school
- Understanding interests and possible careers
- Choosing a college major that matches strengths
- Finding a handful of good fit colleges
- Telling the student's story in applications
Who Cindy works with
Cindy works with both the student and the family. Her clients are high school students preparing for college, along with their parents. She serves students across the country, including those in the greater Atlanta area and those who meet with her online.
How Cindy works
Cindy partners with the student and family to build a plan for college and beyond. Clients get college planning software open 24/7 to both students and parents. They also get personality and career assessments and proprietary spreadsheets. She pairs college choice with a look at careers and majors that match the student's strengths and interests. Her services include a Junior/Senior Package, an Early High School Program, and a Senior Sprint.
Background and qualifications
Cindy has over 14 years of experience in college admissions and career counseling. She is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Her practice, Aspire College & Career Consulting, follows the IECA Statement of Principles of Good Practice. She has an office in Alpharetta, Georgia, and also offers career services and college major guidance alongside admissions help.
Cindy Laubenstein pricing
Programs and services
- Junior/Senior Package
- Early High School Program
- Senior Sprint
- Career Services
- Hourly packages
- Career packages
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The CoachVouch take
Cindy combines college admissions consulting with career and major planning, backed by over 14 years of experience.
Best for high school students and parents who want a college plan tied to future career goals.
Common questions
How much does Cindy Laubenstein charge?
Coaching with Cindy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cindy Laubenstein help with?
Cindy Laubenstein helps with building a college plan that fits the student, reducing stress for the family during applications, guiding students through high school and understanding interests and possible careers.
Does Cindy Laubenstein coach online?
Cindy is based in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Cindy Laubenstein certified?
Cindy Laubenstein lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Cindy Laubenstein work with students outside Georgia?
Yes. She works with students across the country. She meets them by Zoom if they live outside the Atlanta area.
Does Cindy offer a free first meeting?
Yes. She offers a free 30 minute consultation.
How do I contact Cindy Laubenstein?
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