Lee Styles
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Northern Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Leesburg, Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, University of California-Irvine; IECA Summer Training Institute graduate; IECA Professional member; HECA member; NACAC member; Bachelor's degree in Psychology, UNC Charlotte |
| Practice | Admission Styles, LLC |
Lee Styles is an independent educational consultant who guides high school students and their parents through college admissions in Northern Virginia. She runs Admission Styles, LLC from Leesburg. Lee worked in human resource management before moving into college counseling. She visits dozens of schools each year and attends conferences and webinars to stay current. Her practice has helped families with college planning for over a decade. An essay specialist who teaches college English works with her students.
What Lee helps with
Lee helps students find colleges that fit them and get through the application process. She also helps families plan the years leading up to it.
- Building a list of best fit colleges
- Finding affordable college options
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Choosing high school courses
- Planning summer programs and extracurricular activities
- Planning test schedules and strategy
- Preparing for college visits and interviews
- Reviewing applications before they are sent
Who Lee works with
Lee works with high school students and their parents. Some students start as early as freshman year. Others come in later and need help with essays, applications or interview prep. Meetings are one-on-one with each student, and parents are part of the planning.
How Lee works
Lee meets one-on-one with each student to learn their interests and talents. The comprehensive plan can start as early as freshman year. It covers course planning, activity lists, test planning, college lists, visits, interviews, applications and final enrollment decisions. It includes all Common App essays plus two more if needed. A ten hour package is also offered for students who need less help. Time counts both meetings and work done between meetings.
Background and qualifications
Lee earned a Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from University of California-Irvine and completed the IECA Summer Training Institute. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UNC Charlotte. Before counseling, she built a career in human resource management. She keeps up with the field by visiting dozens of schools each year and attending conferences, workshops and webinars. She is a member of HECA and NACAC, and an IECA Professional member.
Lee Styles pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive plan for high school students
- Ten hour limited scope package
- Early high school planning
- Essay help from an essay specialist
- Campus visit guidance
Lee Styles reviews
The CoachVouch take
Lee's practice includes an essay specialist who has taught freshman English at George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College.
Best for Northern Virginia families who want one-on-one help building a college list, writing essays and finding affordable schools.
Common questions
How much does Lee Styles charge?
Coaching with Lee runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lee from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lee Styles help with?
Lee Styles helps with building a list of best fit colleges, finding affordable college options, brainstorming and editing college essays and choosing high school courses.
Is Lee Styles certified?
Lee Styles lists: Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, University of California-Irvine; IECA Summer Training Institute graduate; IECA Professional member; HECA member; NACAC member; Bachelor's degree in Psychology, UNC Charlotte.
Can Lee help students who are just starting high school?
Yes. The comprehensive plan can begin as early as freshman year. There is also an early high school planning option that covers courses, summer plans and test scheduling.
Does Admission Styles help with college essays?
Yes. Lee and essay specialist Trish Wilmans help students brainstorm topics and edit. The comprehensive plan covers all Common App essays plus two more if needed.
How do I contact Lee Styles?
Send Lee a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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