Laura Penvenne
Independent college admissions consultant in Los Osos, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Teens and Parents |
| Based in | Los Osos, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Sea Change College Consulting |
Laura Penvenne is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with the college search, application and decision process. She runs Sea Change College Consulting in Los Osos, California. Her work starts as early as freshman year of high school and covers course choices, college lists, applications, financial aid offers and transfers. She also helps students look at options other than college, such as gap years and trade schools.
What Laura helps with
Laura helps students find colleges that fit and helps families lower the stress of the admissions process. She works with students from early high school through graduate school planning.
- Choosing high school courses, activities and summer plans
- Building a list of 6 to 12 colleges that fit
- Planning and scheduling application tasks
- Meeting application deadlines
- Comparing admission offers and financial aid
- Applying for scholarships
- Transferring to a new college
- Exploring gap years, trade schools and apprenticeships
Who Laura works with
Laura works with teens and young adults who are exploring college, and with their parents. Students can start as early as freshman year of high school. She also helps current college students who want to transfer, and students who are looking at graduate school.
How Laura works
Laura starts list creation with aptitude and interest assessments and guided surveys that build self-awareness. She looks for colleges that fit a student academically, socially and financially. During applications, she acts as project manager. She sets a plan and schedule for tasks such as testing, course selection and college visits, and helps the student meet deadlines.
Background and qualifications
Laura Penvenne is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She founded Sea Change College Consulting, which has operated since 2016 from Los Osos, California. Her practice covers the full college path, from early high school planning to selection, transfer planning and graduate school support.
Laura Penvenne pricing
Programs and services
- College readiness planning
- College list creation
- Planning and application support
- Offer selection and financial aid guidance
- Transfer planning
- Alternatives to college
Laura Penvenne reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her services cover the whole path, from ninth grade planning to graduate school, including alternatives to college.
Best for families who want early, organized help finding a good-fit college and less stress in the process.
Common questions
How much does Laura Penvenne charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Laura from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laura Penvenne help with?
Laura Penvenne helps with choosing high school courses, activities and summer plans, building a list of 6 to 12 colleges that fit, planning and scheduling application tasks and meeting application deadlines.
Is Laura Penvenne certified?
Laura Penvenne lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Laura Penvenne help students who want to transfer colleges?
Yes. She helps with list creation, writing and process management for students who need a better fit at a new school.
Does Laura Penvenne only work with students going to college?
No. She also helps students explore gap years, service years, trade or technical schools and apprenticeships.
How do I contact Laura Penvenne?
Send Laura a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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