Lisa Gelman
College admissions consultant and tutoring team in Hingham, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Hingham, Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Apt Tutoring, Test Prep & College Counseling |
Lisa Gelman is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs Apt Tutoring, Test Prep & College Counseling in downtown Hingham, Massachusetts. She has more than two decades of experience guiding families through the admissions process. She is a Certified Educational Planner, a designation held by a small group of consultants. Her practice also offers tutoring and test prep, and services are available virtually.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps families who feel overwhelmed by college admissions. Her practice also supports students with school work and standardized tests.
- Navigating the college admissions process
- College essay coaching
- Preparing for the SAT and ACT
- Preparing for ISEE, SSAT and HSPT private school exams
- Building executive function skills
- Completing homework more efficiently
- Writing papers and DBQs
- Advanced Placement subject help
Who Lisa works with
The practice works with middle school, high school and college students, along with their parents. Families come for admissions guidance, test prep, or help with a hard class. Services are one-to-one and fit around the student's schedule.
Background and qualifications
Lisa Gelman is an independent educational consultant with more than two decades of experience guiding students and families through college admissions. She is a Certified Educational Planner, the top designation for educational consultants, and a professional member of IECA. She leads Apt Tutoring, Test Prep & College Counseling in Hingham, Massachusetts. The tutoring team includes teachers and tutors with extensive experience, and most hold master's degrees.
Lisa Gelman pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one tutoring
- SAT and ACT prep
- ISEE, SSAT and HSPT prep
- College counseling
- College essay coaching
- Virtual sessions
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The CoachVouch take
Combines college counseling from a Certified Educational Planner with a one-to-one tutoring and test prep team under one practice.
Best for families who want admissions guidance plus tutoring and test prep from one local practice.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Gelman charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Lisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Gelman help with?
Lisa Gelman helps with navigating the college admissions process, college essay coaching, preparing for the SAT and ACT and preparing for ISEE, SSAT and HSPT private school exams.
Does Lisa Gelman coach online?
Lisa is based in Hingham, Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Lisa Gelman certified?
Lisa Gelman lists: Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member.
Does Lisa Gelman offer virtual sessions?
Yes. The practice is based in downtown Hingham but is also available virtually.
Does Apt Tutoring help with private school exams?
Yes. The team prepares students for the ISEE, SSAT and HSPT, as well as the SAT and ACT.
How do I contact Lisa Gelman?
Send Lisa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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