Lisa Barrett
College admissions consultant and test prep in Athens, Georgia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Athens, Georgia, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | 5 Points Prep |
Lisa Barrett is an independent educational consultant in Athens, Georgia. She runs 5 Points Prep, where she helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. Her practice also covers test prep for the SAT, ACT and GRE, academic tutoring, career guidance and college essay programs. She is a professional member of the IECA. Her office serves Athens, Watkinsville, Jefferson, Winterville and the wider Atlanta area.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa Barrett helps high school students get ready for college admissions and major school exams. Her work includes college applications, essays and career direction.
- Building an individual college admissions plan
- College applications and essays
- Preparing for the SAT and ACT
- Preparing for the GRE
- Preparing for the Milestone exam
- Academic tutoring
- Learning skills assessment
- Career guidance for students
Who Lisa works with
5 Points Prep works with high school students and their parents. Families in Athens, Watkinsville, Jefferson, Winterville and the Greater Athens and Atlanta areas use the services. Students who need test prep, tutoring or college counseling can find help in one place.
How Lisa works
5 Points Prep offers several formats: Individual counseling, one-on-one tutoring, paired tutoring and small-group classes. College admissions guidance follows an individualized plan for each student. The practice also runs college application and essay bootcamps, summer enrichment programs and the Barrett Research Scholar Program. Families can start with a free personalized consultation.
Background and qualifications
Lisa Barrett is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of the IECA. She runs 5 Points Prep from an office in Athens, Georgia. The practice has operated since 2010. Its services cover college counseling, test prep, academic tutoring, learning skills assessment and career guidance. It serves families across the Greater Athens and Atlanta areas.
Lisa Barrett pricing
Programs and services
- Individual college counseling
- One-on-one tutoring
- Paired tutoring
- Small-group classes
- SAT and ACT prep
- College application and essay bootcamps
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Her practice combines college counseling, test prep, tutoring and career guidance under one roof in Athens.
Best for Athens-area high school students and parents who want college admissions help and test prep from one practice.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Barrett charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Barrett help with?
Lisa Barrett helps with building an individual college admissions plan, college applications and essays, preparing for the SAT and ACT and preparing for the GRE.
Is Lisa Barrett certified?
Lisa Barrett lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Lisa Barrett offer test prep as well as college counseling?
Yes. 5 Points Prep offers SAT, ACT, GRE and Milestone prep along with college counseling and tutoring.
What formats does 5 Points Prep use?
The practice offers individual counseling, one-on-one tutoring, paired tutoring and small-group classes.
How do I contact Lisa Barrett?
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