Lisa Barrett
College admissions consultant and test prep in Athens, Georgia
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Athens, Georgia, United States |
| Credentials | Doctorate in Higher Education, Columbia University Teachers College; M.Ed. in College Administration, Columbia University Teachers College; BA in Journalism, University of Georgia; Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association |
| Practice | 5 Points Prep |
Lisa Barrett is a college admissions consultant in Athens, Georgia. She helps high school students and their parents plan for college. She founded 5 Points Prep, which also offers test prep and tutoring. Before that, she spent two decades in higher education administration and worked as a professor and admissions officer at Columbia University. She has guided hundreds of families through the admissions process and focuses on finding the right college fit for each student.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa works with high school students on college applications, essays and test prep. She also helps with career guidance and academic skills.
- Building a college application plan
- Writing college application essays
- Preparing for the SAT and ACT
- Preparing for the GRE
- Choosing colleges that fit the student
- Career guidance for students
- Learning skills assessment
- Transition from high school to college
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with high school students and their parents. The practice also serves elementary and middle school students through tutoring and summer programs. Families come from Athens, Watkinsville, Jefferson, Winterville and the greater Athens and Atlanta areas.
How Lisa works
Each student gets an individualized admissions plan built around college fit. Services include individual counseling, one-on-one tutoring, paired tutoring and small-group classes. Students can also join a College Application and Essay Bootcamp, where they write applications and finish with one full essay ready before senior year. Lisa also leads a week-long Transition to College Prep course.
Background and qualifications
Lisa Barrett holds a doctorate in higher education and an M.Ed. in College Administration from Columbia University Teachers College. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. She has two decades of experience in higher education administration. She worked as a professor and an admissions officer at Columbia University. She founded 5 Points Prep and serves as its CEO. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association.
Lisa Barrett pricing
Programs and services
- Individual college counseling
- One-on-one tutoring
- Paired tutoring
- Small-group classes
- SAT and ACT test prep
- College Application and Essay Bootcamp
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The CoachVouch take
Lisa is a former Columbia University admissions officer who also offers test prep and tutoring in one practice.
Best for Georgia families who want college counseling, test prep and tutoring from one team.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Barrett charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Lisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Barrett help with?
Lisa Barrett helps with building a college application plan, writing college application essays, preparing for the SAT and ACT and preparing for the GRE.
Is Lisa Barrett certified?
Lisa Barrett lists: Doctorate in Higher Education, Columbia University Teachers College; M.Ed. in College Administration, Columbia University Teachers College; BA in Journalism, University of Georgia; Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association.
Does Lisa Barrett offer test prep as well as college counseling?
Yes. 5 Points Prep offers SAT, ACT and GRE prep along with tutoring and college counseling.
Does 5 Points Prep offer summer programs?
Yes. It runs summer programs for elementary, middle and high school students, including a College Application and Essay Bootcamp.
How do I contact Lisa Barrett?
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