Karl Lenss
College and transfer admissions consultant in Skokie, Illinois
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Skokie, Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA Professional member; AICEP board-certified |
| Practice | Academic Angle |
Karl Lenss is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college and transfer admissions. He is Director of College Counseling at Academic Angle in Skokie, Illinois. He is a Certified Educational Planner and one of only ten AICEP board-certified professionals in Illinois. He works with students from grades 9 to 12 on school lists, essays, and the full application process. He also guides transfer students.
What Karl helps with
Karl helps students build a strong college application and finish the process on time. He also helps students who want to transfer to a better-fit school.
- Building a strong profile as a college candidate
- Picking the right schools for a best-fit college list
- Writing college essays and personal statements
- Managing the application process from start to finish
- Meeting application deadlines
- Moving from a 2-year college to a university
- Transferring to a college that fits better
- Finding scholarship offers from colleges
Who Karl works with
Karl works with students in grades 9 to 12 and their parents. Younger students in grades 9 and 10 have their own track, and juniors and seniors have another. He also works with transfer students, including those moving from a 2-year college to a university and those who want a fresh start at a better-suited school.
Background and qualifications
Karl Lenss is Director of College Counseling at Academic Angle. He holds the Certified Educational Planner title, which is awarded by the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners. He is one of only ten AICEP board-certified professionals in Illinois. He is also a professional member of IECA, the independent educational consultant association. His practice is based in Skokie, Illinois.
Karl Lenss pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling sessions
- Counseling for grades 9 and 10
- Counseling for grades 11 and 12
- Transfer admissions counseling
Karl Lenss reviews
The CoachVouch take
One of only ten AICEP board-certified educational planners in Illinois.
Best for high school students and parents who want one-on-one help with college lists, essays, and applications, or college students planning a transfer.
Common questions
How much does Karl Lenss charge?
Coaching with Karl runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Karl from this page for an exact quote.
What does Karl Lenss help with?
Karl Lenss helps with building a strong profile as a college candidate, picking the right schools for a best-fit college list, writing college essays and personal statements and managing the application process from start to finish.
Is Karl Lenss certified?
Karl Lenss lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA Professional member; AICEP board-certified.
Which grades does Karl Lenss work with?
He works with students in grades 9 to 12. There are separate tracks for grades 9 and 10 and for grades 11 and 12.
How do I contact Karl Lenss?
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