Laura Barr
College admissions consultant for high school students in Denver
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | e.Merging LLC |
Laura Barr is an independent educational consultant in Denver, Colorado. She runs Emerging Educational Consulting through e.Merging LLC and guides high school students through college applications. Her team serves students across the country. They also help with boarding and private school admissions for students and parents. Clients get a step-by-step curriculum, academic mentoring, test prep and executive function coaching. Laura is a professional member of the IECA.
What Laura helps with
Laura and her team help students work through the college application process with less stress. They also support students with ADHD and executive function needs.
- Finding a best-fit college
- Finding your voice and telling your story in applications
- Managing application details and deadlines
- Test prep for the ACT, SAT and AP exams
- Academic mentoring for high school students
- Executive function coaching
- ADHD support and consulting
- Boarding and private school admissions
Who Laura works with
The practice works with college-bound high school students and their parents. Students come from across the country. Parents who want their teen to handle applications on their own, without constant reminders, are a core part of the client base. The team also works with families on boarding and private school admissions.
How Laura works
The team uses a step-by-step curriculum built for the college application process. Each student follows a plan that fits their own path. Students learn to handle deadlines and details themselves, so parents can step back from nagging. Services also include academic mentoring, test prep for the ACT, SAT and AP exams, executive function coaching and an internship-based program.
Background and qualifications
Laura Barr is an independent educational consultant based in Denver, Colorado. She is a professional member of the IECA. She works through e.Merging LLC, which operates as Emerging Educational Consulting. The practice has a team of educational consultants and coaches. It serves students nationwide and offers college planning, academic services, ADHD consulting and executive function coaching.
Laura Barr pricing
Programs and services
- College consulting for high schoolers
- Academic mentorship
- Test prep for ACT, SAT and AP exams
- Executive function coaching
- Internship-based program
- ADHD consulting services
Laura Barr reviews
The CoachVouch take
Combines college admissions consulting with ADHD and executive function coaching under one team.
Best for high school students and parents who want one team for applications, test prep and executive function support.
Common questions
How much does Laura Barr charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Laura from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laura Barr help with?
Laura Barr helps with finding a best-fit college, finding your voice and telling your story in applications, managing application details and deadlines and test prep for the ACT, SAT and AP exams.
Is Laura Barr certified?
Laura Barr lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Laura Barr work with students outside Colorado?
Yes. The practice is based in Denver and serves students nationwide.
Does the practice offer test prep?
Yes. The team supports students with the ACT, SAT and AP exams.
How do I contact Laura Barr?
Send Laura a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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