Lauren Klentak
College admissions consultant in Haddonfield, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Ignite College and Career Consulting |
Lauren Klentak is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. Lauren runs Ignite College and Career Consulting and works with families in Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, in person or online. Lauren is a Professional member of IECA. Lauren's comprehensive package starts as early as the summer before sophomore year and includes a 3-year prep timeline and a custom college prep organizer.
What Lauren helps with
Lauren helps students work through the move from high school to college. Lauren guides them to find a college where they can grow.
- Identifying and describing personal strengths
- Clarifying needs and preferences in a college
- Taking ownership of the admissions steps
- Telling their story in a strong way
- Planning high school courses
- Expanding extracurricular activities
- Exploring colleges and majors
- Planning summer activities
Who Lauren works with
Lauren works with high school students and their parents. Many clients start in the summer before sophomore year, though families can begin at any time during that year. Lauren also holds family check-ins as part of the coaching process.
How Lauren works
Lauren uses a process of exploration, discovery, reflection and focus. It has 40 or more service hours, though plans vary by student. Sophomore year includes surveys and assessments on strengths, interests and preferences, plus quarterly meetings. Clients get a 3-year timeline and a custom-built college prep organizer. Meetings, emails and calls are unlimited as needed.
Background and qualifications
Lauren Klentak is an independent educational consultant based in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Lauren founded Ignite College and Career Consulting, LLC, which offers college admissions counseling and career advising. Lauren is a Professional member of IECA. Lauren serves families in Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia and also offers virtual consulting.
Lauren Klentak pricing
Programs and services
- Virtual consulting
- College admissions counseling
- Career advising
Lauren Klentak reviews
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Best for high school families who want to start college planning early and get steady support for three years.
Common questions
How much does Lauren Klentak charge?
Coaching with Lauren runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lauren from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lauren Klentak help with?
Lauren Klentak helps with identifying and describing personal strengths, clarifying needs and preferences in a college, taking ownership of the admissions steps and telling their story in a strong way.
Does Lauren Klentak coach online?
Lauren is based in Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Lauren Klentak certified?
Lauren Klentak lists: IECA Professional member.
When does Lauren Klentak start working with students?
Lauren's comprehensive package begins the summer before sophomore year or any time during sophomore year.
Does Lauren Klentak offer virtual sessions?
Yes. Lauren offers virtual consulting and also works with families in Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia.
How do I contact Lauren Klentak?
Send Lauren a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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