Lauren Joyce
College admissions consultant for students and their families
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | Joyce College Consulting |
Lauren Joyce is a college admissions consultant who helps college-bound students and their families. She runs Joyce College Consulting and guides clients from class selection in high school through final college choice. She starts with a personality inventory and an intake interview with the student and family. She offers a Global Package and a Senior Essentials package. Both were full for the Class of 2023, and she is now filling the Class of 2024.
What Lauren helps with
Lauren helps students plan for college from high school course choices through the final decision. She works with the whole family in the process.
- Choosing high school classes
- Planning summers
- Building a test strategy for standardized tests
- Researching colleges and planning visits
- Building a college list
- Creating an organized application plan
- Brainstorming and editing Common App and supplemental essays
- Completing applications that show a student's strengths
Who Lauren works with
Lauren works with college-bound students and their families. Her clients include students who are still picking high school classes and planning summers. She also works with seniors who need help with essays and applications. Her practice fills each class of students she takes.
How Lauren works
Lauren begins with a personality inventory and an intake interview to get to know the student and family. From there she builds an organized application plan. She offers two packages. The Global Package covers the full process. The Senior Essentials package is set up for the senior year work. Her steps include test strategy, college visits, essay brainstorming, editing and review, and help with the final college choice.
Background and qualifications
Lauren Joyce runs Joyce College Consulting. In the past three years she has grown her practice and has filled each class of students she works with. Her Global Package and Senior Essentials package were both at capacity for the Class of 2023. She is now taking students for the Class of 2024.
Lauren Joyce pricing
Programs and services
- Global Package
- Senior Essentials package
- Personality inventory and intake interview
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The CoachVouch take
Her process starts with a personality inventory and an intake interview with the student and family.
Best for college-bound students and families who want help from class selection through the final college choice.
Common questions
How much does Lauren Joyce charge?
Coaching with Lauren runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Lauren from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lauren Joyce help with?
Lauren Joyce helps with choosing high school classes, planning summers, building a test strategy for standardized tests and researching colleges and planning visits.
Does Lauren Joyce help before senior year?
Yes. She helps with high school class selection, summer planning and standardized test strategy.
How do I contact Lauren Joyce?
Send Lauren a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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