Laura Gatzionis
Independent college admissions consultant in Kifisia, Greece
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Kifisia, Greece |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; International ACAC member; AICEP member |
| Practice | Educational Advisory Services |
Laura Gatzionis is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She is based in Kifisia, Greece, and works with students throughout the high school years. Each year she teaches two graduate classes for international college counselors at the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education. She belongs to IECA, International ACAC and AICEP. Her firm, Educational Advisory Services, has practices in Greece and Maine.
What Laura helps with
Laura helps families move through the college search and application process. She starts early in high school so the steps feel more manageable.
- Choosing which colleges to consider
- Visiting college campuses
- Finding ways to pay for college
- Writing college application essays
- Finding the right college match for the student
- Studying in English at universities outside the home country
- International Baccalaureate students applying to college
Who Laura works with
Laura works with high school students and their parents. She supports families through the college application process, starting in the early high school years. Her site also covers students who want to earn a degree in English at universities in other countries.
Background and qualifications
Laura O'Brien Gatzionis is an independent educational consultant in Kifisia, Greece. Her firm, Educational Advisory Services, is based in Athens, Greece, with a US company in Maine. She is a member of IECA, International ACAC and AICEP, and follows their good practice principles. She teaches two graduate classes every year for international college counselors at the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education.
Laura Gatzionis pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
- College application guidance for families
- College visits
- College application essay help
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The CoachVouch take
She teaches graduate classes for international college counselors at UC Irvine while advising families directly.
Best for families in Greece who want to start the college search early in high school.
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, visiting college campuses, finding ways to pay for college and writing college application essays.
Is Laura Gatzionis certified?
Laura Gatzionis lists: IECA Professional member; International ACAC member; AICEP member.
When should students start working with Laura?
Laura works with students throughout the high school years. The earlier the process starts, the more manageable it becomes.
How do I contact Laura Gatzionis?
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