Laura Owanesian
College admissions consultant serving Lake Norman and Charlotte, North Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Cornelius, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Crescere College Consulting |
Laura Owanesian is a college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents find colleges that fit. She runs Crescere College Consulting in the Lake Norman and Charlotte areas of North Carolina. Her focus is matching students to schools that work academically, personally, and financially. She offers one comprehensive package and takes a limited number of students per grade level. Students must own their college search and applications.
What Laura helps with
Laura helps families who feel overwhelmed by the college admissions process. She guides students from early planning through applications.
- Finding colleges that fit academically, personally, and financially
- Building a college list after a preference inventory
- Planning courses and standardized testing
- Choosing and building extracurricular activities and leadership
- Planning summer activities
- Writing essays in the student's own voice
- Building a professional resume and activity resume
- Understanding scholarships and financial aid
Who Laura works with
Laura works with high school students and their parents. Families who come to her feel overwhelmed by the admissions process. They want personal attention and expert guidance. She expects students to take ownership of their own search and applications.
How Laura works
Laura offers one comprehensive package. She says this lets her learn each student and family well. It starts with a get to know you session and questionnaire feedback. She then reviews test scores and builds a testing plan. She advises on courses and activities, and builds a college list from a preference inventory. She teaches students to research colleges with provided software. She assists with applications to up to 12 universities. She limits the number of students per grade level.
Background and qualifications
Laura Owanesian leads Crescere College Consulting, an independent college admissions practice in Cornelius, North Carolina. She serves families in the Lake Norman and Charlotte areas. She is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. The name Crescere means growth in Latin, and her work centers on the personal growth teens go through when applying to college.
Laura Owanesian pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college admissions package
- One-hour Ask Me Anything sessions
- Standardized test tutor referrals
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The CoachVouch take
Laura takes a limited number of students per grade level and requires students to own their college search and applications.
Best for families who want personal attention and a student-led search for a right-fit college.
Common questions
How much does Laura Owanesian charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Laura from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laura Owanesian help with?
Laura Owanesian helps with finding colleges that fit academically, personally, and financially, building a college list after a preference inventory, planning courses and standardized testing and choosing and building extracurricular activities and leadership.
Is Laura Owanesian certified?
Laura Owanesian lists: IECA member.
Does Laura Owanesian offer single sessions?
Yes. Since January 2024 she offers one-hour Ask Me Anything sessions. Her main service is one comprehensive package.
How many colleges does the application help cover?
The comprehensive package includes help with applications for up to 12 universities.
How do I contact Laura Owanesian?
Send Laura a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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