Cynthia Harlan
Independent college admissions consultant for students and parents in Louisiana
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Louisiana, United States |
| Credentials | Master of Education; Master of Business Administration; HECA member |
| Practice | College and Career Connections, LLC |
Cynthia Harlan is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents find the right college. She is in her twelfth year of work and serves both paying and pro bono clients. She holds a Master of Education and an MBA. She guides students one-on-one through testing plans, resumes, essay topics, and applications to colleges across the United States. She also helps families with scholarships and financial aid.
What Cynthia helps with
Cynthia helps students find colleges that fit them and get through the application process on time. She also helps families pay for college.
- Finding colleges that fit academically and socially
- Planning testing timelines
- Building resumes
- Brainstorming essay topics
- Choosing admissions strategies
- Improving time management and meeting deadlines
- Applying for scholarships and financial aid
- Choosing high school courses
Who Cynthia works with
Cynthia works with high school students and their families. Her clients come from many academic, social, and scholastic backgrounds. Some are paying clients and some are pro bono. Her students have gone on to honors programs and merit scholarships at colleges across the United States.
How Cynthia works
Cynthia works with students "at the elbow." She starts with each student's strengths and interests, academic record, skills, and course of study to set college and career goals. Each plan is built for that student. She plans testing timelines, develops resumes, brainstorms essay topics, and sets admissions strategies. She also monitors the application process to make sure critical deadlines are met.
Background and qualifications
Cynthia Harlan earned a Master of Education and a Master of Business Administration. She then began working with students full time as a college consultant. She is in her twelfth year of serving paying and pro bono clients through College and Career Connections, LLC. She is a member of HECA. Her students have applied to and been accepted at colleges across the United States, and she has helped hundreds of them.
Cynthia Harlan pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- College search and list building
- Application and essay support
- Scholarship and financial aid help
- Student coaching
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The CoachVouch take
Cynthia holds both a Master of Education and an MBA and has taken on pro bono clients alongside paying ones.
Best for high school students and parents who want one-on-one help choosing colleges and applying.
Common questions
How much does Cynthia Harlan charge?
Coaching with Cynthia runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Cynthia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cynthia Harlan help with?
Cynthia Harlan helps with finding colleges that fit academically and socially, planning testing timelines, building resumes and brainstorming essay topics.
Is Cynthia Harlan certified?
Cynthia Harlan lists: Master of Education; Master of Business Administration; HECA member.
Does Cynthia Harlan help with scholarships and financial aid?
Yes. She works with families on scholarship and financial aid applications.
Does Cynthia Harlan only work with students in Louisiana?
No. She guides students in applying to colleges across the United States.
How do I contact Cynthia Harlan?
Send Cynthia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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