Hannah Serota
College admissions consultant in Leesburg, Virginia, working in person and online
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Based in | Leesburg, Virginia, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Creative College Connections |
Hannah Serota is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She founded Creative College Connections in Leesburg, Virginia, in 2010. Before that, she worked in college admissions and sat on admission committees in the 1990s. She now leads a team of four consultants. She visits 20 to 30 colleges each year and focuses on finding colleges that fit a student academically, personally, and financially.
What Hannah helps with
Hannah helps students find colleges that fit them and guides families through the application process. She works to make a large task feel simple and calm.
- Building a personal list of best-fit colleges
- Choosing extracurricular activities and summer plans
- Testing strategies for admissions
- Writing and editing essays and supplements
- Completing the full college application
- Learning about financial aid and scholarships
- Preparing for the move to college
- Reducing stress for the family during admissions
Who Hannah works with
Hannah works with students and their parents from pre-high school through grades 9 to 12. The team also serves transfer students and students with learning differences. Some students come only in the fall of senior year for help with applications and essays. Clients meet in person in Leesburg or work remotely from anywhere in the world.
How Hannah works
Every client starts with a 90-minute Initial College Strategy Consultation, held in person or by video. Students then choose a consulting package based on when they start and how much support they want. Packages include personal assessments, a custom college list, and essay feedback. Students also get a customized student portal and essay platform, a planning library, a bimonthly parent newsletter, and online parent webinars.
Background and qualifications
Hannah worked in college admissions in the 1990s and sat on admission committees, where she learned what helps students stand out. She moved to Leesburg, Virginia, in 2009. Neighbors began asking her for help with college admissions, and she founded Creative College Connections in 2010. The firm has grown to a team of four consultants. She is a professional member of the IECA. She visits 20 to 30 colleges each year to stay current.
Hannah Serota pricing
Programs and services
- 90-minute Initial College Strategy Consultation
- Consulting packages for grades 9 to 12
- Pre-high school planning
- Transfer student support
- Support for students with learning differences
- International student college planning
Hannah Serota reviews
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Best for families who want a college list built around academic, personal, and financial fit.
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 building a personal list of best-fit colleges, choosing extracurricular activities and summer plans, testing strategies for admissions and writing and editing essays and supplements.
Does Hannah Serota coach online?
Hannah is based in Leesburg, Virginia, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Hannah Serota certified?
Hannah Serota lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Hannah Serota work with students outside Virginia?
Yes. The firm meets students in person in Leesburg and works remotely with students across the United States and abroad.
Can students get help with only applications and essays?
Yes. The firm offers targeted help with applications and essays in the fall of senior year. Space is limited.
How do I contact Hannah Serota?
Send Hannah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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