Jennifer Liepin
College admissions consultant and private high school expert
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Teaching certification in K-8 Special Ed, Newark Teaching Fellowship |
Jennifer Liepin is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students plan for and apply to top colleges. She has two decades of admissions experience, starting as an Admissions Officer at her alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. She later read applications for the USC Bovard Scholars program. She also taught SAT, ACT, and LSAT prep at The Princeton Review and graded over 85,000 essays. Each year she helps multiple students gain admission to every Ivy and Top 20 school.
What Jennifer helps with
Jennifer guides students through each step of the college admissions process, from early planning to finished essays.
- Choosing high school courses
- Building a standardized testing plan
- Planning innovation projects and leadership roles
- Writing purpose-driven college essays
- Building an application narrative that stands out
- Applying to Ivy League and Top 20 schools
- Preparing for college and medical school admissions
Who Jennifer works with
Jennifer works with private high school and college-bound students. Her seniors are fully booked for the 2026 to 2027 school year. She is considering younger students and transfer students. She also supports underrepresented high schoolers and undergraduates through the USC Bovard Scholars program.
Background and qualifications
Jennifer has two decades of admissions experience. She began as an Admissions Officer at the University of Pennsylvania, her alma mater, then read applications for the USC Bovard Scholars program. She was Director of Tutoring at The Princeton Review of Southern Florida, where she taught SAT, ACT, and LSAT and graded over 85,000 essays. She is a Founding Director of Bright Kids, a K-8 test prep and admissions company in NYC. She holds a K-8 Special Ed teaching certification through the Newark Teaching Fellowship. She is also a Curriculum Developer for the Bovard Scholars Pre Med Academy and its Lead Essay Editor.
Jennifer Liepin pricing
Jennifer Liepin reviews
Jennifer Liepin has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 37 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Jennifer has worked as an admissions officer and has read thousands of applications, and 80% of her students get into a Top 3 choice school.
Best for high school students aiming for Ivy League and Top 20 schools who want help with essays and planning.
Common questions
How much does Jennifer Liepin charge?
Coaching with Jennifer runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Jennifer from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jennifer Liepin help with?
Jennifer Liepin helps with choosing high school courses, building a standardized testing plan, planning innovation projects and leadership roles and writing purpose-driven college essays.
Does Jennifer Liepin have reviews?
Jennifer Liepin has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 37 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jennifer Liepin certified?
Jennifer Liepin lists: Teaching certification in K-8 Special Ed, Newark Teaching Fellowship.
Is Jennifer Liepin taking new students?
Her senior spots are full for the 2026 to 2027 school year. She is considering younger students and transfer students, so families should message her first.
How do I contact Jennifer Liepin?
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