Laura Cooperman
Independent college admissions consultant for students and parents in New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | New York, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Dynamic Admissions LTD |
Laura Cooperman is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents through the college process. She runs Dynamic Admissions and has worked with clients since 2016. Her packages are for high school juniors and seniors. She offers unlimited time to each student, so no one runs out of time. Her work covers planning, college search, financial aid, essays and applications.
What Laura helps with
Laura helps students plan for college, build a college list and finish strong applications. She also helps families understand financial aid.
- Building a balanced list of colleges
- Writing college essays and supplements
- Choosing between Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision
- Understanding FAFSA and the CSS Profile
- Planning standardized testing timelines
- Preparing for college interviews
- Completing the Common Application
- Choosing recommenders for letters of recommendation
Who Laura works with
Laura works with high school juniors and seniors and their parents. Each student gets a plan built around their own needs, interests and goals. Families who worry about time get unlimited time with her for the whole process.
How Laura works
Laura uses a step by step method that guides students and families through the whole college process. Students take self-assessments called Find My Spark, College Match and Design a College. She teaches a Five First-Choice Colleges philosophy. Each student gets a roadmap and timetable, and an application strategy and schedule. Every student gets unlimited time.
Background and qualifications
Laura Cooperman is an independent college consultant and the founder of Dynamic Admissions. She has worked with clients since 2016. She is a member of HECA, a professional group for independent educational consultants. Her work spans the full admissions process, from early planning and college search to financial aid, essays and applications.
Laura Cooperman pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive admissions packages for juniors and seniors
- College planning
- College search
- Essay editing and review
- Application strategy and support
Laura Cooperman reviews
The CoachVouch take
Gives every student unlimited time, so families do not worry about running out of time.
Best for high school juniors and seniors who want full support from college search to submitted applications.
Common questions
How much does Laura Cooperman charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Laura from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laura Cooperman help with?
Laura Cooperman helps with building a balanced list of colleges, writing college essays and supplements, choosing between Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision and understanding FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Is Laura Cooperman certified?
Laura Cooperman lists: HECA member.
Which students does Laura Cooperman work with?
Her packages are offered to high school juniors and seniors. She also guides their parents through the process.
Does Laura help with financial aid?
Yes. She gives an overview of merit aid, loans and work-study, and explains FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
How do I contact Laura Cooperman?
Send Laura a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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