Lauren Gaylord
College admissions consultant for students and families in Seattle
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | G2 College |
Lauren Gaylord is an independent educational consultant in Seattle who guides students and parents through college search and applications. Lauren runs G2 College with Catherine Gaston. The team builds each student's plan around interests, strengths, academic fit, social fit and cost. They also have experience with neurodiverse students and students with learning differences, and they help those students prepare for the move to college. Meetings usually happen at their Fremont office.
What Lauren helps with
Lauren helps students and families handle the many decisions, deadlines and forms in the college process. Lauren covers the search, testing plans, applications and essays.
- Building a college list that fits academically, socially and financially
- Choosing classes and planning tests
- Completing applications and writing essays
- Managing deadlines and forms
- Finding interests and strengths through assessments
- Applying with a learning difference
- Preparing for the move to college
Who Lauren works with
Lauren works with high school students and their families. Lauren's practice has experience with neurodiverse students and students with learning differences.
How Lauren works
G2 College takes the process one step at a time. The work starts with exploring colleges, class choices and testing plans. Then it moves to applications and essays. Students complete assessments and exercises that show their interests and strengths. Each plan is personal, and the goal is a list of schools that fit the student academically, socially and financially.
Background and qualifications
Lauren Gaylord is an independent educational consultant based in Seattle, Washington. Lauren is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Lauren runs G2 College with Catherine Gaston. Lauren's practice has experience with neurodiverse students and students with learning differences, and it supports them through the transition to college.
Lauren Gaylord pricing
Programs and services
- College search and application guidance
- Assessments to find interests and strengths
- Testing plan and class choice guidance
- Essay and application support
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The CoachVouch take
Lauren's practice pairs college planning with experience supporting neurodiverse students and students with learning differences.
Best for Seattle area families who want a step-by-step, personal plan for finding and applying to colleges.
Common questions
How much does Lauren Gaylord charge?
Coaching with Lauren runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lauren Gaylord help with?
Lauren Gaylord helps with building a college list that fits academically, socially and financially, choosing classes and planning tests, completing applications and writing essays and managing 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: IECA Professional member.
Does Lauren Gaylord work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. G2 College has experience with neurodiverse students and students with learning differences. The team supports them through the process and the move to college.
Where does G2 College meet with students?
They usually meet at their Fremont office in Seattle. They are flexible about when, where and how they meet.
How do I contact Lauren Gaylord?
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