Lauren Tropp
Independent college admissions consultant in Trumbull, Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Trumbull, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Tropp Educational Consulting |
Lauren Tropp is an independent educational consultant in Trumbull, Connecticut. Lauren helps students and parents with college planning, college lists, applications, and essays. Lauren starts working with students as early as eighth grade. Lauren builds a personalized plan for each part of the application process, from timing to admissions interview prep. Lauren also offers hourly work, so families can pay only for the help they need.
What Lauren helps with
Lauren helps students plan for college and get through the application process. Lauren also works with families on choosing schools that fit.
- Planning academics and activities starting in eighth grade
- Building a college list that fits interests, budget, and preferences
- Showing interest to colleges to improve admission chances
- Timing college applications
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Getting letters of recommendation
- Developing a resume
- Preparing for admissions interviews
Who Lauren works with
Lauren works with students and their parents. Lauren takes on students as early as eighth grade, so families can plan well ahead. Lauren also helps students who are further along and need a college list, application support, or essay feedback.
How Lauren works
Lauren builds a personalized strategy for each part of the application process. This covers application timing, essay brainstorming and editing, letters of recommendation, resume development, and interview prep. Lauren reviews essays for the Common Application, supplemental applications, honors programs, and merit awards. Lauren's feedback covers grammar, syntax, organization, and content. Lauren works on an hourly basis and also offers comprehensive packages.
Background and qualifications
- Independent educational consultant
- Based in Trumbull, Connecticut
Lauren Tropp pricing
Programs and services
- College planning
- College list building
- College application support
- Essay review
- Hourly consulting
- Comprehensive packages
Lauren Tropp reviews
The CoachVouch take
Lauren works hourly so families can pick only the services they need and can afford.
Best for families who want flexible, pay-as-needed help with college planning, applications, and essays.
Common questions
How much does Lauren Tropp charge?
Coaching with Lauren runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lauren from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lauren Tropp help with?
Lauren Tropp helps with planning academics and activities starting in eighth grade, building a college list that fits interests, budget, and preferences, showing interest to colleges to improve admission chances and timing college applications.
Is Lauren Tropp certified?
Lauren Tropp lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Lauren Tropp offer hourly services?
Yes. Lauren works hourly so clients pay for only the services they need. Lauren also offers comprehensive packages.
How early can students start working with Lauren Tropp?
Students can start as early as eighth grade. Lauren helps them plan their academic path, activities, work, and community service.
How do I contact Lauren Tropp?
Send Lauren a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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