Lauren Westendorf
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Chagrin Falls, Ohio
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Teens and Parents |
| Based in | Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Westendorf Educational Consulting |
Lauren Westendorf is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs Westendorf Educational Consulting in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Lauren worked as a college admissions officer and read thousands of applications before she started guiding families. She has also worked with high schoolers in classroom and advisory roles. Her services cover freshman to senior planning, interview prep, and transfer planning.
What Lauren helps with
Lauren helps students plan for college at every stage of high school and through a transfer. She also helps them find colleges that fit.
- Building a college list
- Submitting college applications
- Planning course selection in the early high school years
- Preparing for college interviews with mock interviews
- Choosing between colleges for the final decision
- Rethinking a college choice and planning a transfer
- Avoiding a time crunch in junior and senior year
Who Lauren works with
Lauren works with high school students and their parents. Her services cover freshmen and sophomores who want to plan early, and juniors and seniors who are applying. She also supports college students who are thinking about a transfer.
How Lauren works
Lauren splits her services by stage. Junior and senior planning walks students from making a college list to submitting applications. Freshman and sophomore planning helps students make balanced choices early. Interview planning includes mock interviews and personal coaching. Transfer planning helps students reflect and find a better fit. Students also have a student login for the process.
Background and qualifications
Lauren Westendorf founded Westendorf Educational Consulting. Before that, she worked as a college admissions officer and evaluated thousands of applications. She has also worked with high schoolers in classroom and advisory roles. That gives her a view of the process from the college side and the student side. She is a Professional member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association.
Lauren Westendorf pricing
Programs and services
- Junior and senior planning
- Freshman and sophomore planning
- Interview planning with mock interviews
- Transfer planning
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The CoachVouch take
Lauren is a former college admissions officer who read thousands of applications before becoming a consultant.
Best for high school students and parents who want guidance from a former admissions officer at any stage of the college process.
Common questions
How much does Lauren Westendorf charge?
Coaching with Lauren runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lauren from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lauren Westendorf help with?
Lauren Westendorf helps with building a college list, submitting college applications, planning course selection in the early high school years and preparing for college interviews with mock interviews.
Is Lauren Westendorf certified?
Lauren Westendorf lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Lauren help students prepare for college interviews?
Yes. She offers mock interviews and personal coaching for college interviews.
How do I contact Lauren Westendorf?
Send Lauren a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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