Lisa Hatch
College admissions consultant serving Denver and beyond
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | Denver |
| Practice | College Primers |
Lisa Hatch is a college admissions consultant at College Primers. She helps future undergraduate and graduate students with the admissions process. She has taught test prep for over 30 years, covering the SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE and LSAT. She also wrote ACT For Dummies, LSAT For Dummies and GMAT For Dummies, among other titles. She serves the greater Denver Metro Area and works with students beyond it too.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps students plan and complete the college and grad school admissions process. She works one on one on each step, from choosing schools to preparing for tests.
- Matching students with the right colleges
- Test prep tutoring for the SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE and LSAT
- Writing admissions essays
- Financial aid advising
- Preparing for college visits
- Applying to grad school
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with future undergraduate and graduate students. Her clients are in the greater Denver Metro Area and beyond.
Background and qualifications
Lisa Hatch has worked in higher education for over 30 years. She has taught SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE and LSAT test prep for that whole time. She has also taught writing and English usage for over 30 years. She created adult and career education curriculum for over 30 years. She is the author of many For Dummies books published by Wiley, including ACT For Dummies (6th edition), LSAT For Dummies (3rd edition), GMAT For Dummies (2020 Edition), and Catholic High School Entrance Exams For Dummies. She also wrote Paralegal Procedures and Practices.
Lisa Hatch pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions assistance
- Test prep tutoring
- Essay writing help
- Financial aid advising
- College visit preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Author of ACT For Dummies, LSAT For Dummies and GMAT For Dummies, with over 30 years of test prep teaching.
Best for undergrad and grad school applicants who want help with both admissions and test prep from one consultant.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Hatch charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Lisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Hatch help with?
Lisa Hatch helps with matching students with the right colleges, test prep tutoring for the SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE and LSAT, writing admissions essays and financial aid advising.
Does College Primers help with grad school admissions?
Yes. College Primers serves future undergraduate and graduate students. Lisa also teaches GMAT, GRE and LSAT prep.
Does Lisa Hatch work with students outside Denver?
Yes. College Primers serves the greater Denver Metro Area and beyond.
How do I contact Lisa Hatch?
Send Lisa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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