Lauren Gaylord
College admissions consultant for students and families in Seattle
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Neurodivergent adults |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; M.A., UCLA; B.S., UC Berkeley; Member, National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, Pacific Northwest Association of College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) |
| Practice | G2 College |
Lauren Gaylord is a college admissions consultant in Seattle and a founding partner of G2 College. She helps students and families find great-fit colleges and apply to them. She has experience supporting neurodiverse students. Before G2 College, she worked with other independent consultants at Collegeology. She is a former IECA board member and past chair of its Learning Disabilities/Neurodiversity Committee. She visits 15 to 20 colleges each year.
What Lauren helps with
Lauren guides students and families through the college search and application process, from choosing colleges to writing applications. She also supports students with learning differences.
- Building a college list that fits academically, socially and financially
- Planning classes and testing
- Completing applications and essays
- Staying organized through deadlines and forms
- Supporting neurodiverse students and students with learning differences
- Preparing for the move to college
Who Lauren works with
Lauren works with high school students and their families. Her comprehensive package usually starts late in 10th grade or early in 11th grade.
How Lauren works
The process starts with assessments and exercises that show a student's interests and strengths. Lauren then covers college options, class choices and testing plans. After that, she moves on to applications and essays. Students can choose a full package, a college list only package, or hourly help. A free 30 minute phone call comes first. Meetings usually happen in the Fremont office, and times and places are flexible.
Background and qualifications
Lauren is a founding partner of G2 College. Before that, she worked with other independent consultants at Collegeology. She holds a B.S. from UC Berkeley, an M.A. from UCLA and a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA. She is a Professional Member of IECA, where she served on the board, as Vice President of Education & Training, and as Chair of the Learning Disabilities/Neurodiversity Committee. She has presented at several IECA conferences on supporting neurodiverse students. She has also spoken at area high schools on applications and testing.
Lauren Gaylord pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college search and application package
- College list creation package
- Hourly help for specific tasks
- Free 30 minute phone call
Lauren Gaylord reviews
The CoachVouch take
Lauren is a former IECA board member who chaired its Learning Disabilities/Neurodiversity Committee and has presented on supporting neurodiverse students.
Best for high school students and parents who want a personal, step-by-step college search, especially students with learning differences.
Common questions
How much does Lauren Gaylord charge?
Coaching with Lauren runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lauren from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lauren Gaylord help with?
Lauren Gaylord helps with building a college list that fits academically, socially and financially, planning classes and testing, completing applications and essays and staying organized through deadlines and forms.
Does Lauren Gaylord coach online?
Lauren is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Lauren Gaylord certified?
Lauren Gaylord lists: Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; M.A., UCLA; B.S., UC Berkeley; Member, National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Member, Pacific Northwest Association of College Admission Counseling (PNACAC).
Does Lauren Gaylord work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. She has experience supporting neurodiverse students and students with learning differences through the college process and the move to college.
When do students start working with Lauren?
The comprehensive package usually begins late in 10th grade or early in 11th grade. Hourly help is also offered for limited needs.
How do I contact Lauren Gaylord?
Send Lauren a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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