Lindsay Woodard
College admissions consultant for students in Santa Barbara, California
| Rate | $150 to $200 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Santa Barbara, California, United States |
| Credentials | Master's degree in school counseling; Four teaching credentials; IECA member |
| Practice | Lindsay Woodard Academic Coaching |
Lindsay Woodard is a college admissions consultant in Santa Barbara, California. Lindsay helps students and parents with college lists, applications, essays, and interviews. Lindsay has been an educator for over twenty years and holds four teaching credentials. Lindsay also has a master's degree in school counseling, so Lindsay supports social and emotional growth along with academics. Lindsay's practice also offers subject tutoring and executive function coaching for students in grades 5 to college.
What Lindsay helps with
Lindsay helps students through each step of applying to college. Lindsay also advises families on paying for it.
- Building a balanced college list that fits academically, socially, and financially
- Completing applications that show the student's unique profile
- Brainstorming, drafting, and revising college essays
- Preparing for college and scholarship interviews
- Finding merit scholarships and need-based financial aid
- Choosing college priorities through self-assessments
- Academic subject tutoring
- Executive function coaching
Who Lindsay works with
Lindsay works with students from grade 5 through college, along with their parents. Lindsay's admissions clients include students applying to a single college or to six or more colleges with their own essay prompts. Families who want help with college affordability also fit Lindsay's work.
How Lindsay works
Lindsay starts with a series of self-assessments. These help the student name their priorities for college academic and social life. From there Lindsay builds a college list and guides the student through applications, essays, and interviews. Lindsay offers individual sessions and one-day small-group workshops. Lindsay's packages run from 15 to 20 hours and cover all phases of the application process. Some packages include hours with an associate who helps with essay brainstorming and workshopping.
Background and qualifications
Lindsay Woodard has worked as an educator for over twenty years. Lindsay holds four teaching credentials and specializes in college admissions. Lindsay also has a master's degree in school counseling. That training shapes how Lindsay works with students, supporting their social and emotional development as well as their academic progress. Lindsay is a member of the IECA and runs an independent practice in Santa Barbara, California.
Lindsay Woodard pricing
Programs and services
- Individual college admissions sessions
- One-day small-group workshops
- 15-hour and 20-hour comprehensive consulting packages
- Academic subject tutoring
- Executive function coaching
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The CoachVouch take
Lindsay combines over twenty years as an educator and a school counseling master's degree with college admissions consulting.
Best for students and parents who want help with the full college application process, including essays and financial aid.
Lindsay's rate sits within the range most admissions consultants charge ($70 to $220 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Lindsay Woodard charge?
Lindsay Woodard's rate is $150 to $200 per session.
What does Lindsay Woodard help with?
Lindsay Woodard helps with building a balanced college list that fits academically, socially, and financially, completing applications that show the student's unique profile, brainstorming, drafting, and revising college essays and preparing for college and scholarship interviews.
Is Lindsay Woodard certified?
Lindsay Woodard lists: Master's degree in school counseling; Four teaching credentials; IECA member.
Does Lindsay Woodard help with financial aid and scholarships?
Yes. Lindsay advises families on college affordability through merit scholarships and need-based financial aid.
What age students does Lindsay Woodard work with?
Lindsay's practice serves students in grades 5 through college. Services include tutoring, executive function coaching, and college essay and interview coaching.
How do I contact Lindsay Woodard?
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