Lisa Liss
Independent college admissions consultant in Encino, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Encino, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Headed for College |
Lisa Liss is an independent educational consultant who runs Headed for College in Encino, California. She guides students and parents through high school planning and the college admissions process. Her team has 75 years of combined experience as admissions officers and independent consultants. They have worked with over a thousand students. Services cover course choices, testing, applications, essays, college matching and financial aid. Planning can start in middle school and run through graduate school.
What Lisa helps with
Headed for College helps students make smart choices in high school and get into colleges that fit them. Parents get clear steps and timelines.
- Choosing classes and extracurricular activities
- Deciding which standardized tests to take and when
- Finding colleges that match a student's strengths and interests
- Writing strong applications and essays
- Preparing for campus visits and interviews
- Understanding financial aid and scholarships
- Finding summer options
- Planning for graduate programs and careers
Who Lisa works with
Headed for College works with students and their parents. Planning can begin in middle school and continue through high school and into graduate school. Students who want help exploring interests, building leadership and finding the right college fit are a core group.
How Lisa works
Each student gets a customized, one-on-one plan with step-by-step guidelines and timelines. The consultants review a student's strengths and weaknesses in academics and activities. They then guide choices on classes, activities, testing, applications and essays. Parents are included at every step. The planning covers middle school through graduate school.
Background and qualifications
Lisa Liss is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She leads Headed for College, based in the Encino and Tarzana area of California. The firm's consultants have 75 years of combined experience as both college admissions officers and independent education consultants. Together they have worked with over a thousand students.
Lisa Liss pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one educational consulting
- Academic planning from middle school to graduate school
- Graduate program guidance and career counseling
- Services for high schools and institutions
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The CoachVouch take
Her team combines 75 years of experience as both admissions officers and independent consultants.
Best for families who want a step-by-step plan that starts early and runs through college applications.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Liss charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Liss help with?
Lisa Liss helps with choosing classes and extracurricular activities, deciding which standardized tests to take and when, finding colleges that match a student's strengths and interests and writing strong applications and essays.
Is Lisa Liss certified?
Lisa Liss lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Headed for College help with financial aid?
Yes. The team helps families understand financial aid and scholarship options.
How early can students start with Headed for College?
Students can start in middle school. Planning runs through graduate school.
How do I contact Lisa Liss?
Send Lisa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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