Lisa Bleich
Independent college admissions consultant in Westfield, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Westfield, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Bound Mentor, LLC |
Lisa Bleich is an independent educational consultant who runs College Bound Mentor in Westfield, New Jersey. She guides students and parents through college admissions, from early high school planning to applications and final choices. She starts with self-assessment, then builds a personal plan for college selection, applications, and financial questions. She also visits colleges to learn what kinds of students do well at each one. She also offers help with grad school and career direction.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps students plan for college, tell their story in applications, and choose schools that fit. She also helps with questions about what comes after college.
- Mentoring through the whole admissions process
- Finding your voice and telling your story
- Choosing courses, activities, and summer plans in high school
- Personal statements and application essays
- College selection and application planning
- Financial considerations in choosing a college
- Grad school and career direction
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with high school students and their parents. Families come to her in the junior year and earlier in high school. She also works with students who are unsure how their experiences fit together and who want help planning what comes next.
How Lisa works
Lisa starts with self-assessment to learn what excites and interests each student. Next she brainstorms high school planning with them, such as community service, courses, extracurriculars, and summer activities that match their strengths. Then she builds a personal plan covering college selection, applications, financial considerations, and acceptance. Her team also visits colleges and talks with students and admissions counselors to see who succeeds at each school.
Background and qualifications
Lisa Bleich is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She runs College Bound Mentor, LLC, from Westfield, New Jersey. Her team visits colleges to learn about each school firsthand. She has been a podcast guest on working in a constantly changing profession. The firm also offers a book, workshops, webinars, and newsletters on admissions topics.
Lisa Bleich pricing
Programs and services
- Application Mentor Package
- Essay writing assistance
- Grad school and career guidance
- Initial consultation
- College visits
- Workshops
Lisa Bleich reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her team visits colleges in person and talks with admissions counselors to guide students toward schools where they will do well.
Best for high school students and parents who want guidance from early planning through applications and final choice.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Bleich charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Bleich help with?
Lisa Bleich helps with mentoring through the whole admissions process, finding your voice and telling your story, choosing courses, activities, and summer plans in high school and personal statements and application essays.
Is Lisa Bleich certified?
Lisa Bleich lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Lisa Bleich help with grad school or careers?
Yes. The practice lists grad school and career guidance as a service for people thinking about what comes next.
How do I contact Lisa Bleich?
Send Lisa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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