Lisa Fuller
College admissions consultant for grades 7 to 12 in Richmond, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Richmond, Virginia, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | College Primed, LLC |
Lisa Fuller is an independent college admissions consultant in Richmond, Virginia. She runs College Primed, a boutique firm that guides students in grades 7 to 12 and their families. She covers admissions planning, essay brainstorming, resume development, testing timelines, college list building and application strategy. She takes a limited number of clients per grade. She also refers families to vetted specialists in areas like test prep, athletics and financial planning when needed.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps students and parents plan for college early and stay on track through the application process. She works from early exploration to final school choice.
- Building a college list that fits a student's abilities and budget
- Brainstorming and writing application essays
- Developing a student resume
- Planning testing timelines
- Application strategy for 11th and 12th graders
- Pre-college planning for 8th to 10th graders
- Linking interests and strengths to a major and career
- Choosing a school after acceptances
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with students in 7th through 12th grade and their families. Younger students get early planning support. Juniors and seniors get help with applications. She keeps client numbers small in each grade so every student gets attention.
How Lisa works
Lisa meets with students in one-on-one virtual sessions and also stays in touch by text message and email. Her programs are split by grade: Early-Start for 7th and 8th, Kick-Start for 9th and 10th, and On-Track for 11th and 12th. Some families book a single meeting. Others book a block of sessions. Group workshops are also offered.
Background and qualifications
Lisa Fuller is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She runs College Primed, LLC, a boutique company based in Richmond, Virginia that also serves families worldwide. She advises on pre-college planning from early exploration through application strategy, acceptances and the final choice. She has a network of vetted professionals she refers families to for test prep, athletics, performing arts, learning differences, executive function, adolescent psychology and financial planning.
Lisa Fuller pricing
Programs and services
- Early-Start program for 7th and 8th grade
- Kick-Start program for 9th and 10th grade
- On-Track program for 11th and 12th grade
- One-on-one virtual sessions
- Single consultation or block of sessions
- Group workshops
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The CoachVouch take
Lisa limits the number of clients in each grade and refers families to a network of vetted specialists when needed.
Best for families who want early, grade-by-grade college planning with personal attention.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Fuller charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Fuller help with?
Lisa Fuller helps with building a college list that fits a student's abilities and budget, brainstorming and writing application essays, developing a student resume and planning testing timelines.
Does Lisa Fuller coach online?
Lisa is based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Lisa Fuller certified?
Lisa Fuller lists: HECA member.
Does Lisa Fuller work with younger students?
Yes. Her Early-Start program serves 7th and 8th graders, and Kick-Start serves 9th and 10th graders.
Does Lisa Fuller work with families outside Virginia?
Yes. She is based in Richmond, Virginia and works with families worldwide through virtual sessions, text and email.
How do I contact Lisa Fuller?
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