Hollis Bischoff
Independent college admissions consultant in Los Altos, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Los Altos, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | CollegeUnlocked |
Hollis Bischoff is an independent educational consultant in Los Altos, California. Hollis runs CollegeUnlocked and helps students and parents with college admissions. The practice focuses on finding the right college fit, lowering stress, and keeping the family on the same page. Hollis works with Jordana Bischoff, and the two co-host a podcast about the college application process. Hollis is a Professional member of IECA.
What Hollis helps with
Hollis helps families who feel overwhelmed by college admissions. The work centers on choosing colleges that fit the student and keeping the process calm at home.
- Finding the right college fit
- Building the college list
- Writing college essays
- Working with high school counselors
- Students with a B average or below
- Students with learning differences
- Students undecided about a major
- Students considering engineering, pre-med or nursing
Who Hollis works with
CollegeUnlocked works with students and their parents. The FAQ covers students who do not live nearby, students with a B average or below, and students with learning differences. It also covers student athletes, students who want to blend academics and performance, and students unsure of a major or interested in engineering or health care sciences.
Background and qualifications
Hollis Bischoff is an independent educational consultant based in Los Altos, California. Hollis is a Professional member of IECA. Hollis leads CollegeUnlocked, which is run through Strategies 4 Admission L.L.C. Jordana Bischoff works with Hollis as an admissions advisor. Together they host a podcast that explains the college application process. Their Colleges page shows where CollegeUnlocked students have been admitted and where they attend.
Hollis Bischoff pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting
- Podcast on the college application process
Hollis Bischoff reviews
The CoachVouch take
Hollis and Jordana Bischoff co-host a podcast that walks families through the college application process.
Best for parents and students who feel overwhelmed by admissions and want a calmer search for the right college fit.
Common questions
How much does Hollis Bischoff charge?
Coaching with Hollis runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Hollis from this page for an exact quote.
What does Hollis Bischoff help with?
Hollis Bischoff helps with finding the right college fit, building the college list, writing college essays and working with high school counselors.
Is Hollis Bischoff certified?
Hollis Bischoff lists: IECA Professional member.
Does CollegeUnlocked work with families who do not live nearby?
The FAQ on the CollegeUnlocked site addresses students who do not live locally or do not drive yet.
Does CollegeUnlocked help students with learning differences?
Yes. The FAQ covers students with learning differences.
How do I contact Hollis Bischoff?
Send Hollis a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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