Gena Lester
College admissions consultant for teens and parents in Livingston, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Teens, Parents and Students |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | Livingston, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Education Prep Centers |
Dr. Gena Lester is an independent educational consultant in Livingston, Texas. She helps teens and parents through the college admissions process. She has guided hundreds of students. Her students get into top universities and earn scholarships. She wrote a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller about admissions. She also runs Edprenuer, a hub that helps education consultants build online businesses. She combines an education and psychology background in her work.
What Gena helps with
Gena helps teens and parents who feel overwhelmed by college admissions. She also helps education consultants grow their business online.
- Starting the college admissions process with a clear plan
- Knowing what admissions offices look for in an applicant
- Avoiding the biggest mistakes applicants make
- Finding the right college fit
- Earning scholarships
- Helping teens tell their story in applications
- Building an online model for a consulting or coaching business
Who Gena works with
Gena works with teens and their parents who are starting the college admissions process. She also works with new and experienced education consultants who want to add an online model to their business.
How Gena works
Gena runs Crush College Admissions, a program that gives teens and parents full support at the start of the admissions process. Her book teaches 5 must-haves that every admissions office looks for. It also covers common applicant mistakes. For consultants, her Edprenuer hub offers interactive tools, group support, and one-on-one support.
Background and qualifications
Dr. Gena Lester is an independent educational consultant based in Livingston, Texas, and a professional member of IECA. She has an education and psychology background. She has guided hundreds of students through college admissions. Each year her students gain acceptance into top universities and earn scholarships. She wrote a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book on college admissions. She also speaks and has worked with several organizations.
Gena Lester pricing
Programs and services
- Crush College Admissions program for teens and parents
- Accepted Academy
- Edprenuer hub for education consultants
- Group and one-on-one support for consultants
- Speaking
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The CoachVouch take
She helps families with college admissions and also trains other education consultants to build online businesses.
Best for parents and teens who want a clear plan for college admissions, and for education consultants who want to scale online.
Common questions
How much does Gena Lester charge?
Coaching with Gena runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Gena from this page for an exact quote.
What does Gena Lester help with?
Gena Lester helps with starting the college admissions process with a clear plan, knowing what admissions offices look for in an applicant, avoiding the biggest mistakes applicants make and finding the right college fit.
Is Gena Lester certified?
Gena Lester lists: Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member.
Does Gena Lester also work with other consultants?
Yes. Her Edprenuer hub offers tools, group support, and one-on-one support for new and experienced education consultants.
How do I contact Gena Lester?
Send Gena a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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