Lauren Joyce
College admissions consultant for students and families in Marin, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | San Rafael, California, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Independent Educational Consultant; IECA member; Certificate in education consulting |
| Practice | Joyce College Consulting |
Lauren Joyce is an independent college admissions consultant in San Rafael, California. Lauren helps high school students, transfer students and their families pick colleges and apply. Before consulting, Lauren spent over twenty years as a marketing executive at Charles Schwab, AAA, Smith Barney and Varian Medical Systems. Lauren now uses those writing and strategy skills to help students shape their applications and essays. Lauren founded Joyce College Consulting and is an IECA member.
What Lauren helps with
Lauren helps students find a college that fits them and then apply with a clear plan. Lauren also works on essays and interviews.
- Finding the right college environment
- Building a balanced college list
- Planning applications and strategy
- Writing the Common App personal statement
- Planning essays for each school
- Preparing for college interviews
- Choosing high school classes
- Planning standardized tests, activities and summers
Who Lauren works with
Lauren works with high school students and transfer students, along with their parents. Some families need help with the whole college process. Others want help with one piece, such as essays or applications.
How Lauren works
Lauren starts with long talks and many questions to learn who each student is and what environment fits them. Lauren uses a personality and interest inventory. Families can pick a global package for the whole college process or hourly help for single needs. The first step is a free 30-minute phone talk.
Background and qualifications
Lauren spent over twenty years as a marketing executive. Lauren's employers included Charles Schwab, AAA, Smith Barney and Varian Medical Systems. In those roles Lauren worked as a marketing strategist, researcher, copywriter, editor, project manager, client relationship manager, competitive analyst and hiring manager. Lauren volunteered as a college consultant for years and earned a certificate in education consulting. Lauren is a Certified Independent Educational Consultant and a member of IECA.
Lauren Joyce pricing
Programs and services
- Global package for the full college process
- Hourly sessions
- Personal statement help
- Interview prep
- Free 30-minute phone consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Lauren is a former marketing executive who applies copywriting and strategy skills to college essays and applications.
Best for families who want a personal plan for choosing colleges and writing strong applications.
Common questions
How much does Lauren Joyce charge?
Coaching with Lauren runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lauren Joyce help with?
Lauren Joyce helps with finding the right college environment, building a balanced college list, planning applications and strategy and writing the Common App personal statement.
Is Lauren Joyce certified?
Lauren Joyce lists: Certified Independent Educational Consultant; IECA member; Certificate in education consulting.
Can families hire Lauren for just one part of the process?
Yes. Lauren offers hourly help for single needs and a global package for the whole college process.
How do I contact Lauren Joyce?
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