Laura Mellberg
Independent college admissions counselor in Davidson, North Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Davidson, North Carolina, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Lab 360 |
Laura Mellberg is an independent college admissions counselor who helps high school students and their parents plan for life after high school. She runs College Lab 360 from Davidson, North Carolina. Her work covers timeline management, building a best-fit college list, essay coaching, interview preparation and application review. She also helps students who want an alternative pathway to college. She meets with students online, in any time zone.
What Laura helps with
Laura helps students and parents handle the college admissions process with less stress. She focuses on finding a college that fits the student.
- Managing the college admissions timeline
- Building a best-fit college list
- Essay coaching
- Preparing for college interviews
- Reviewing applications before they go out
- Choosing an alternative pathway after high school
- Finding a good fit within the family's budget
Who Laura works with
Laura works with high school students and their parents. Clients can be at any stage of the process. She also works with students in any time zone, since all meetings happen online.
How Laura works
Laura builds a custom roadmap for each student, no matter where they are in the admissions process. Students meet with her weekly. They can reach her by Zoom, email and text between meetings. Her goal is to have the student take control of the process and find the right personal fit.
Background and qualifications
Laura Mellberg is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She founded College Lab 360 and has run it since 2019. She is based in Davidson, North Carolina. Her services cover pre-college planning, college list building, essay coaching and application support.
Laura Mellberg pricing
Programs and services
- Pre-college planning
- College list building
- Essay coaching
- Interview preparation
- Application review
- Weekly virtual meetings
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The CoachVouch take
Laura builds each roadmap around what the student wants, and keeps students in charge of the process while staying within the family's budget.
Best for high school students and parents who want steady help finding a college that fits the student and the family's budget.
Common questions
How much does Laura Mellberg charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Laura Mellberg help with?
Laura Mellberg helps with managing the college admissions timeline, building a best-fit college list, essay coaching and preparing for college interviews.
Does Laura Mellberg coach online?
Laura is based in Davidson, North Carolina, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Laura Mellberg certified?
Laura Mellberg lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Laura Mellberg work with students outside North Carolina?
Yes. Laura works online with students in any time zone.
Does Laura help students who are not sure college is right for them?
Yes. She also helps students look at alternative pathways after high school.
How do I contact Laura Mellberg?
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