Laurie Cortez
College admissions consultant in Irvine, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Irvine, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Coaching Services |
Laurie Cortez is an independent educational consultant who runs College Coaching Services. She helps students and parents with college admissions. Her practice is based in Irvine, California. She is an IECA Professional member. Her program has helped hundreds of students with the application process. It covers public schools, private schools and Ivy League schools. Families work with her in a 15 session program that mixes in-person and virtual meetings.
What Laurie helps with
Laurie helps students plan and finish college applications. She also helps families lower the stress of the process.
- Setting personal educational goals
- Building a resume for college
- Finding the right campus environment
- Choosing safe, probable and stretch schools
- Building a test prep timeline for the PSAT, SAT and ACT
- Planning around application deadlines
- Brainstorming and choosing essay topics
- Getting strong letters of recommendation
Who Laurie works with
Laurie works with high school students and their parents. Some clients start as early as 9th grade. Others begin in 10th or 11th grade. She helps students applying to public schools, private schools and Ivy League schools.
How Laurie works
The program has 15 sessions, with contact between meetings. Sessions are a blend of in-person and virtual meetings. Each family gets a guided workbook that helps organize application materials. The work follows a 10 step process. It runs from goal setting and school selection through essays, interviews, and submitting the applications.
Background and qualifications
Laurie Cortez is an independent educational consultant in Irvine, California. She runs College Coaching Services. She is an IECA Professional member. Her practice has helped hundreds of students through the college application process. Clients come to her as early as 9th grade or as late as 11th grade.
Laurie Cortez pricing
Programs and services
- 15 session college admissions program
- In-person and virtual sessions
- Guided workbook
- 1:1 interview preparation
- Test prep strategy planning
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The CoachVouch take
Her program includes a 15 session plan with contact between meetings and a guided workbook for organizing materials.
Best for students and parents who want a step-by-step plan for college applications, starting as early as 9th grade.
Common questions
How much does Laurie Cortez charge?
Coaching with Laurie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Laurie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laurie Cortez help with?
Laurie Cortez helps with setting personal educational goals, building a resume for college, finding the right campus environment and choosing safe, probable and stretch schools.
Does Laurie Cortez coach online?
Laurie is based in Irvine, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Laurie Cortez certified?
Laurie Cortez lists: IECA Professional member.
When should families start working with Laurie Cortez?
Earlier is better. Some clients start in 9th grade, and others start in 10th or 11th grade.
Does the program include interview preparation?
Yes. It includes 1:1 preparation and practice sessions for college interviews.
How do I contact Laurie Cortez?
Send Laurie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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