Lee Oller
Independent college admissions advisor with a focus on essays and performing arts
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Credential course completed at Berkeley |
| Practice | AdmitOne College Advising |
Lee Oller is an independent college admissions advisor who runs AdmitOne College Advising. Lee helps students with every step of applying, from building a college list to finishing essays and applications. Lee started out helping seniors with essays after working as a high school English teacher. Lee also has a deep background in the performing arts and advises students who want to keep up their art in college. Each year, Lee takes on several pro bono students.
What Lee helps with
Lee helps students through the whole college admissions process. Essays get a strong focus, and performing and fine arts students get specialized advice.
- Forming a college list
- Writing strong college essays
- Completing college applications
- Applying to college as a performing arts student
- Applying to college as a fine arts student
- Continuing in an art form at college
Who Lee works with
Lee works with students applying to college, including seniors who need essay help. Lee also advises students in the performing and fine arts who want to keep pursuing their art in college. Some pro bono spots go to students in Lee's community and in underserved areas of the Bay Area.
Background and qualifications
Lee began consulting by helping seniors with college essays. This was a natural fit after working as a high school English teacher. Lee then finished the credential course at Berkeley and opened the practice to the full range of college advising. Lee also has an extensive background in the performing arts, which shapes the advice given to arts students. Each year, Lee accepts several pro bono students in the local community and in underserved areas of the Bay Area.
Lee Oller pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college admissions consulting
- College essay help
- Advising for performing and fine arts students
- Pro bono advising for select students
Lee Oller reviews
The CoachVouch take
Lee is a former high school English teacher with a performing arts background who takes on pro bono students each year.
Best for students who want essay support or help applying to college as a performing or fine arts student.
Common questions
How much does Lee Oller charge?
Coaching with Lee runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lee Oller help with?
Lee Oller helps with forming a college list, writing strong college essays, completing college applications and applying to college as a performing arts student.
Is Lee Oller certified?
Lee Oller lists: Credential course completed at Berkeley.
Does Lee Oller work with performing arts students?
Yes. Lee has an extensive background in the performing arts and gives specialized help to students who want to continue their art in college.
Does Lee Oller take pro bono students?
Yes. Each year Lee accepts several pro bono students in the local community and in underserved areas of the Bay Area.
How do I contact Lee Oller?
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