Colleen Lamon
College admissions counselor for high school students and families in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) member; National Association for College Admission Counseling member; Western Association for College Admission Counseling member; California Association for the Gifted member |
| Practice | Colleen's Creative Consulting |
Colleen Lamon is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their families choose and apply to colleges. She runs Colleen's Creative Consulting in California. She works one-on-one and in workshops. She reviews high school courses, activities and community service, and she guides students through test prep, essays and applications. She is a past president of the Yuba City Rotary Club.
What Colleen helps with
Colleen helps high school students find colleges that fit them and get through the application process. She also helps families plan the steps and timeline.
- Choosing colleges that are the best fit
- Understanding the college selection and application timeline
- Planning high school courses and activities
- Preparing for the PSAT, SAT and ACT
- Developing and reviewing college essays
- Preparing for campus interviews and tours
- Finding financial aid and scholarships
- Choosing summer activities
Who Colleen works with
Colleen works with high school students and their families. She offers customized counseling for all students. Families come to her to pick colleges, plan coursework and activities, and manage applications from start to finish.
How Colleen works
Colleen meets with students one-on-one and also runs workshops. Students have monthly coaching meetings. These can happen in person, by Skype or FaceTime, or by text, phone and email. She starts with an orientation to the college selection process and timeline. She then reviews classes, sports, extra-curricular activities, summer plans and tutoring options. She supports students through essays and applications.
Background and qualifications
Colleen Lamon is an independent college consultant and runs Colleen's Creative Consulting in California. She belongs to the Higher Education Consultants Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Western Association for College Admission Counseling and the California Association for the Gifted. She is a past president of the Yuba City Rotary Club. She also served as Youth Services Chair for Rotary District 5180.
Colleen Lamon pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one counseling
- Workshops
- Monthly coaching meetings
- College selection and application support
- Essay development and review
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
Colleen Lamon reviews
The CoachVouch take
Colleen combines one-on-one counseling and workshops with monthly coaching meetings that cover courses, activities, tests, essays and financial aid.
Best for high school students and parents who want help from course planning through college applications.
Common questions
How much does Colleen Lamon charge?
Coaching with Colleen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Colleen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Colleen Lamon help with?
Colleen Lamon helps with choosing colleges that are the best fit, understanding the college selection and application timeline, planning high school courses and activities and preparing for the PSAT, SAT and ACT.
Does Colleen Lamon coach online?
Colleen is based in California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Colleen Lamon certified?
Colleen Lamon lists: Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) member; National Association for College Admission Counseling member; Western Association for College Admission Counseling member; California Association for the Gifted member.
Does Colleen offer help with financial aid?
Yes. She gives an overview of financial aid and scholarships and helps with the application process.
Can students meet with Colleen remotely?
Yes. Meetings can be in person, by Skype or FaceTime, or by text, phone and email.
How do I contact Colleen Lamon?
Send Colleen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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