Laura Gatzionis
College admissions consultant for international students in Athens, Greece
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Athens, Greece |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; M.Ed. in International Counseling; IECA member; International ACAC member; AICEP member |
| Practice | Educational Advisory Services |
Laura Gatzionis is a college admissions consultant in Athens, Greece. She helps high school students and their parents choose colleges and apply. She focuses on international students and global nomads who want English-taught degrees outside their home country. She founded Educational Advisory Services in 2010. She also teaches two graduate courses on international college counseling at UC Irvine for school counselors and other consultants.
What Laura helps with
Laura helps students find a college that fits them and manage the application process. She works with students from early in high school.
- Choosing which colleges to consider
- Applying to English-taught universities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe
- Moving to a U.S. university as a Third Culture Kid
- Finding the right college fit for gifted students
- Finding the right college fit for students with learning disabilities
- Staying organized and meeting application deadlines
- Planning campus visits and ways to pay for college
Who Laura works with
Laura works with high school students and their parents. Many are international students and global nomads who want to study in English outside their home country. She also works with Third Culture Kids, gifted and talented students, and students with learning disabilities. Some clients start in the third year of junior high, and many start at the beginning of the IB program.
How Laura works
Laura starts with students early, often in the third year of junior high school. The student owns the application process. She guides the student, keeps them organized and on deadline, and helps them explore options over several years. She builds her school knowledge through campus visits and a network of international colleagues.
Background and qualifications
Laura is a Certified Educational Planner. She has lived abroad for more than 30 years. She founded Educational Advisory Services in Athens in 2010. She holds an M.Ed. in International Counseling with a focus on multicultural needs. She is a former IECA Board and Executive Board member and has served on committees for International ACAC. She has taught UC Irvine courses for counselors since 2016. Earlier, she worked at Christie's in New York as Assistant Vice-President of the Sculpture Department.
Laura Gatzionis pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
- One-on-one college admissions advising
- Campus visit guidance
- College application essay help
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The CoachVouch take
She teaches graduate courses on international college counseling at UC Irvine and specializes in Third Culture Kids.
Best for international families in Greece who want an English-taught university abroad.
Common questions
How much does Laura Gatzionis charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Laura from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laura Gatzionis help with?
Laura Gatzionis helps with choosing which colleges to consider, applying to English-taught universities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe, moving to a U.S. university as a Third Culture Kid and finding the right college fit for gifted students.
Is Laura Gatzionis certified?
Laura Gatzionis lists: Certified Educational Planner; M.Ed. in International Counseling; IECA member; International ACAC member; AICEP member.
Does Laura Gatzionis work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. She helps gifted students and students with learning disabilities find the right college fit.
When should students start working with Laura Gatzionis?
She often starts with students in the third year of junior high. Many clients begin at the start of the IB program.
How do I contact Laura Gatzionis?
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