Laurie Kopp Weingarten
College admissions counselor for middle and high school students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Teens and Parents |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) professional member; Member of HECA, NACAC, NJACAC and PACAC; Commissioner of AICEP; BSE, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; MBA, Harvard Business School |
| Practice | One-Stop College Counseling |
Laurie Kopp Weingarten is a college admissions counselor who guides teens and their families through the whole admissions process. She is a Certified Educational Planner and President of One-Stop College Counseling. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. She starts with students as early as eighth or ninth grade. She visits colleges often and speaks with admissions officers to keep up with current practices.
What Laurie helps with
Laurie helps students plan the high school years with college in mind. She covers course choices, testing, activities, essays and application timing.
- Choosing high school courses
- Deciding between the SAT and ACT and how to prep
- Building strong extracurricular activities
- Choosing volunteer work, summer jobs and internships
- Picking essay topics and writing essays
- Resume guidance
- Early decision and early action strategy
- Preparing for college interviews
Who Laurie works with
Laurie works with students beginning in eighth or ninth grade, along with their families. Counselors at the practice meet with the student and family first to learn the student's goals and future plans.
Background and qualifications
Laurie is a Certified Educational Planner and President of One-Stop College Counseling. She earned a BSE from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and belongs to HECA, NACAC, NJACAC and PACAC. She is also a Commissioner of AICEP. She visits colleges and universities regularly and speaks with admissions officers. She is often featured in print, radio and on television.
Laurie Kopp Weingarten pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling starting in 8th or 9th grade
- Family planning meetings
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The CoachVouch take
Laurie holds both a Wharton degree and a Harvard MBA and is a Commissioner of AICEP.
Best for families who want to start college planning early, in middle school or the first year of high school.
Common questions
How much does Laurie Kopp Weingarten charge?
Coaching with Laurie runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Laurie Kopp Weingarten help with?
Laurie Kopp Weingarten helps with choosing high school courses, deciding between the SAT and ACT and how to prep, building strong extracurricular activities and choosing volunteer work, summer jobs and internships.
Is Laurie Kopp Weingarten certified?
Laurie Kopp Weingarten lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) professional member; Member of HECA, NACAC, NJACAC and PACAC; Commissioner of AICEP; BSE, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; MBA, Harvard Business School.
When should students start working with Laurie?
Laurie starts with students as early as eighth or ninth grade. She then guides them through each stage of high school and the admissions process.
Does One-Stop help with more than applications?
Yes. The practice also covers course selection, test choice and prep, activities, summer plans, volunteer work and interview prep.
How do I contact Laurie Kopp Weingarten?
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