Lisa Ball
College admissions consultant for students and families, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Certified educational planner; HECA member |
| Practice | STAMZ Educational Consulting |
Lisa Ball is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents plan for university. She has over 30 years in education and has done high school and college counseling in seven countries across four continents. She is a certified educational planner and a global presenter. She also supports Cross Cultural Kids and Third Culture Kids, and she advises school counseling teams on their programs.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps students and families make clear choices about college and life transitions. She also helps schools improve their college counseling programs.
- Applying to universities in different countries
- College planning for students and parents
- Support for Cross Cultural Kids and Third Culture Kids
- Handling moves and transitions between schools and countries
- Building stronger school college counseling programs
- Creating communication tools for counseling teams
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with students and their parents on college admissions. She has guided diverse students through university admissions worldwide. She supports Cross Cultural Kids and Third Culture Kids and their families. She also partners with high schools and counseling teams, from fast growing schools to those refining specific processes.
Background and qualifications
Lisa has over 30 years of experience in education. She has worked as a high school and college counselor in seven countries across four continents. She is a certified educational planner and a member of HECA. She speaks as a global presenter. She holds advanced training in transitions and debriefing, which supports her work with Cross Cultural Kids and Third Culture Kids. She also helps high schools strengthen their college counseling departments.
Lisa Ball pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling for students and families
- Support for Cross Cultural Kids and Third Culture Kids
- Consulting for schools and counseling teams
- Video courses
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The CoachVouch take
Lisa combines college admissions counseling with training in transitions and support for Third Culture Kids.
Best for globally mobile students and families who want college guidance shaped by international experience.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Ball charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Lisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Ball help with?
Lisa Ball helps with applying to universities in different countries, college planning for students and parents, support for Cross Cultural Kids and Third Culture Kids and handling moves and transitions between schools and countries.
Is Lisa Ball certified?
Lisa Ball lists: Certified educational planner; HECA member.
Does Lisa Ball work with schools as well as families?
Yes. She partners with schools to strengthen college counseling programs, including system reviews, programming, communication tools, and transitions models.
Does Lisa Ball support Third Culture Kids?
Yes. She supports Cross Cultural Kids and Third Culture Kids and their families, and has advanced training in transitions and debriefing.
How do I contact Lisa Ball?
Send Lisa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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