Lauran Williamson

College admissions consultant for public school students and student-athletes

Admissions ConsultantNew Jersey, United States$150 to $225 an hour
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Hourly rate range$150 to $225 an hour
Focus areas
Works withStudents, Parents and Athletes
Based inNew Jersey, United States
CredentialsHECA member
PracticeWilliamson 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 their own 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 first year Lauran 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 their work with student-athletes. Lauran is a HECA member.

Lauran Williamson pricing

Hourly rate range
$150 to $225 an hour
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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. Request an intro 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.

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