Lisa Beatty
Independent college admissions consultant in Saratoga, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Saratoga, California, United States |
| Credentials | Independent Educational Consultant (IEC); HECA member |
| Practice | Beatty Educational Consulting |
Lisa Beatty is an independent college admissions consultant in Saratoga, California. She works one-on-one with high school students and their parents. Her practice, Beatty Educational Consulting, helps students find a college that fits them academically, socially, emotionally and financially. She builds college lists, maps out application timelines and helps with essays. She also assists students with learning differences. Families use an online student portal called College Planner Pro to stay organized.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps students find colleges that fit them and manages the details of the application process for families.
- Building a balanced college list
- Mapping out a timeline for all applications
- Writing strong college essays
- Choosing high school courses and activities
- Preparing for entrance tests and exam schedules
- Picking teachers for recommendations
- Creating a student resume and Zeemee page
- Applying with learning differences
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with high school students and their parents. She helps students who want a college that fits them academically, socially, emotionally and financially. She also assists students with learning differences.
How Lisa works
Lisa starts with self-discovery, so students look at who they are and who they want to become. She then reviews the high school profile, courses, activities, honors and talents. Students get access to an online portal called College Planner Pro. Lisa teaches them to use college search tools and helps them set priorities. Together they build a balanced college list and map out a timeline for every application. She stays in continuous communication with the family.
Background and qualifications
Lisa Beatty is an independent educational consultant (IEC) and a member of HECA. She runs Beatty Educational Consulting from Saratoga, California. Her work covers the full college admissions process, from early high school planning to final application materials.
Lisa Beatty pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admission consulting
- Online student portal with College Planner Pro
- Help with student resume and Zeemee page
- Entrance test preparation guidance
Lisa Beatty reviews
The CoachVouch take
Lisa gives every student an online College Planner Pro portal and starts with a self-discovery process to find the right college fit.
Best for families who want a paced, one-on-one process to find a well-fitting college.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Beatty charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Beatty help with?
Lisa Beatty helps with building a balanced college list, mapping out a timeline for all applications, writing strong college essays and choosing high school courses and activities.
Is Lisa Beatty certified?
Lisa Beatty lists: Independent Educational Consultant (IEC); HECA member.
Does Lisa Beatty help students with learning differences?
Yes. Assisting students with learning differences is one of her listed services.
How do I contact Lisa Beatty?
Send Lisa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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