Hannah Serota
College admissions consultant in Leesburg, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Leesburg, Virginia, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Practice | Creative College Connections |
Hannah Serota is a college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents plan for college, search for schools, and apply. She runs Creative College Connections from an office in Leesburg, Virginia. She has three decades of experience in college admission. She worked as Associate Director of Admissions at Oberlin College and as a College Counselor at McLean School. Her team also works with students across the United States online.
What Hannah helps with
Hannah works with students and parents on the full path from high school to college. That covers choosing schools, applying, and paying for college.
- Planning from high school to college
- Exploring careers and academic majors
- Finding best-fit colleges
- Deciding which tests to take
- Getting through the college application process
- Preparing for college visits
- Preparing for admission interviews
- Writing college essays
Who Hannah works with
Hannah works with high school students and their parents. Students in the Leesburg, Virginia area can meet with her at her office. Her team works with students in other parts of the United States through online consulting.
Background and qualifications
Hannah has three decades of experience in college admission. She served as Associate Director of Admissions at Oberlin College, where she worked on the school side of the process. She was also a College Counselor at McLean School, an independent day school. She now runs Creative College Connections, where she and her team guide families through college planning and applications.
Hannah Serota pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive consulting package
- Hourly consultations
- In-person meetings at Leesburg office
- Online consulting with her team
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The CoachVouch take
She has worked as an admissions officer at Oberlin College and as a school college counselor at McLean School.
Best for families who want help with the whole college process, from choosing schools to financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Hannah Serota charge?
Coaching with Hannah runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Hannah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Hannah Serota help with?
Hannah Serota helps with planning from high school to college, exploring careers and academic majors, finding best-fit colleges and deciding which tests to take.
Does Hannah Serota coach online?
Hannah is based in Leesburg, Virginia, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
How do I contact Hannah Serota?
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