Lisa Knudson
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Saint Paul
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Knudson College Consulting |
Lisa Knudson is an independent college admissions consultant in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She helps students and parents with college planning, the college search, applications, and the final choice. Her process starts with an in-depth talk about the student's goals. She then builds a college list that fits those goals and the family's finances. She is a professional member of IECA. She also acts as an independent voice between parent and child.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps families handle the college search and application process from early planning to the final decision. She works with both the student and the parents.
- Building a college list based on goals and family finances
- Brainstorming and editing college and supplemental essays
- Refining the activities profile
- Reviewing the Common Application and supplemental applications
- Planning campus visits and practicing with mock interviews
- Choosing a college once decision letters arrive
- Keeping a college planning timeline and deadline chart
- Easing communication between parent and child
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with students and their parents. She advises the student as an individual beyond the classroom. She also guides parents and acts as an extra resource and advocate for the family during the college process.
How Lisa works
Lisa starts by talking with the student in depth about dreams, abilities, and goals. She reviews the school transcript, testing history, and extracurricular activities. She also uses a Student Survey and a Parent Survey. From this she prepares an individualized college list. Families get a college planning timeline and an application deadline chart. She then gives feedback on essays and reviews finished applications.
Background and qualifications
Lisa Knudson runs Knudson College Consulting, a college counseling service in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. Her service covers strategy, guidance, project management, and consultation through college preparation, search, application, and admissions.
Lisa Knudson pricing
Programs and services
- College list development
- Essay brainstorming and feedback
- Application review
- Mock interviews
- College planning timeline
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The CoachVouch take
Lisa acts as an independent voice that bridges parent and child during the college process.
Best for families who want a tailored college list and hands-on help with applications and essays.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Knudson charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Knudson help with?
Lisa Knudson helps with building a college list based on goals and family finances, brainstorming and editing college and supplemental essays, refining the activities profile and reviewing the Common Application and supplemental applications.
Is Lisa Knudson certified?
Lisa Knudson lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Lisa Knudson work with parents as well as students?
Yes. She advises parents too and serves as an extra resource and advocate for the family.
Does Lisa help with college essays?
Yes. She brainstorms ideas for college and supplemental essays and helps students edit them.
How do I contact Lisa Knudson?
Send Lisa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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