Laura Barr
College and private school admissions consultant in Denver, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsBoarding and private schoolStudents with learning differencesExecutive function skillsStudents and college ADHD |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Certification in Independent Educational Consulting; Capstone Curriculum certification |
| Practice | e.Merging LLC |
Laura Barr is an independent educational consultant in Denver, Colorado. He helps high school students and their parents with college admissions and boarding and private school admissions. His practice, Emerging Educational Consulting, serves students nationwide. The team uses a step-by-step curriculum for the application process. It also offers executive function coaching, ADHD support, academic mentorship, and test prep for the ACT, SAT, and AP exams.
What Laura helps with
The team guides high school students through college applications so they can handle the process on their own. It also supports students with executive function needs and ADHD.
- Finding a best-fit college and building a plan
- Telling their story in college applications
- Keeping up with application details and deadlines
- Preparing for the ACT, SAT, and AP exams
- Building executive function and study habits
- Academic mentorship for high school students
- Boarding and private school admissions
Who Laura works with
The team works with college-bound high school students and their parents. Students come from many backgrounds. That includes neurodiverse learners, such as those with ADHD, dyslexia, or autism spectrum disorder. Families anywhere in the country can work with the Denver-based team.
How Laura works
The team uses a step-by-step curriculum built for the college application process. Students get coaching, reminders, check-ins, and resources along the way. The goal is for students to handle deadlines and details on their own, so parents do not need to nag. Executive function coaching uses a steady session rhythm. Each session starts with a check-in on sleep and energy, sets one academic focus, and ends with a short reflection on what worked.
Background and qualifications
Laura Barr holds certifications in Independent Educational Consulting and the Capstone Curriculum. He is a professional member of the IECA. His firm, Emerging Educational Consulting, is based in Denver and has operated since 2005. The team offers college consulting, academic mentorship, test prep, executive function coaching, and an internship-based program.
Laura Barr pricing
Programs and services
- College consulting with a structured curriculum
- Academic mentorship
- Test prep for ACT, SAT, and AP exams
- Executive function coaching
- Internship-based program
- ADHD consulting services
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The CoachVouch take
The team combines college admissions consulting with executive function and ADHD support under one roof.
Best for high school students and families who want structured college application help, including students with ADHD or other learning differences.
Common questions
How much does Laura Barr charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $150 to $240 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 and building a plan, telling their story in college applications, keeping up with application details and deadlines and preparing for the ACT, SAT, and AP exams.
Is Laura Barr certified?
Laura Barr lists: IECA Professional member; Certification in Independent Educational Consulting; Capstone Curriculum certification.
Does Laura Barr work with students outside Colorado?
Yes. The team is based in Denver and serves students nationwide.
Does the team support students with ADHD or dyslexia?
Yes. The team works with neurodiverse learners, including students with ADHD, dyslexia, or autism spectrum disorder. It also offers executive function coaching.
How do I contact Laura Barr?
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