Lauran Williamson
College admissions consultant for public school students and student-athletes
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Williamson College Prep, LLC |
Lauran Williamson is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents with the college search and application process. Lauran runs Williamson College Prep. Lauran spent six years as a school counselor for Denver Public Schools before starting a private practice. Lauran's work adds to what public school counselors provide. Lauran also focuses on student-athletes who want a balance of academics and athletics in college. Lauran is a former DIII athlete and a DI and high school coach.
What Lauran helps with
Lauran helps students who want more individual guidance than school counseling can offer. Lauran works with families on researching, applying to and choosing a college.
- Not knowing where to start with college admissions
- Researching colleges and finding the best fit
- Completing college applications
- Getting more individual support than a school counselor can give
- Finding a balance of academics and athletics in college
- Building confidence in the college process
Who Lauran works with
Lauran works with students and their parents, especially public school students who want more college counseling than their school offers. Lauran also works with student-athletes who want to balance academics and athletics in college.
Background and qualifications
Lauran began as a school counselor for Denver Public Schools. In Lauran's first year, the coach advised 500+ students, wrote 83 letters of recommendation and helped 121 seniors complete college applications. Lauran did the same work for six years. Lauran also built college curriculum and worked to raise graduation rates. Lauran then founded Williamson College Prep to offer personal college counseling alongside school counseling. Lauran is a former DIII athlete and a DI and high school coach, which shapes coaching work with student-athletes. Lauran is a HECA member.
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A former public school counselor and college coach who built a specialty in guiding student-athletes through admissions.
Best for public school students and student-athletes who want more individual college guidance than their school counselor can give.
Common questions
How much does Lauran Williamson charge?
Coaching with Lauran runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lauran from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lauran Williamson help with?
Lauran Williamson helps with not knowing where to start with college admissions, researching colleges and finding the best fit, completing college applications and getting more individual support than a school counselor can give.
Is Lauran Williamson certified?
Lauran Williamson lists: HECA member.
Does Lauran Williamson work with student-athletes?
Yes. Lauran has a specialty in student-athletes who want a balance of academics and athletics in college. Lauran is a former DIII athlete and a DI and high school coach.
Does Lauran replace my school counselor?
No. Lauran's counseling adds to what students get from their public school counselors.
How do I contact Lauran Williamson?
Send Lauran a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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