Lisa Spengler
Boarding and day school admissions consultant in Camarillo, California
| Hourly rate range | $170 to $310 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Camarillo, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Lisa Spengler Educational Consulting |
Lisa Spengler is an independent educational consultant in Camarillo, California. She helps students and parents find the right independent day or boarding school, at the middle school or high school level. Her work covers the full search, from reviewing academic history to choosing a final school. She takes on comprehensive clients in limited numbers each admission season. She has spent her career in schools.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps families search for and apply to independent day and boarding schools. She supports both students and parents through the process.
- Choosing between boarding and day schools
- Searching for middle school or high school programs
- Reviewing academic history
- Getting advice on standardized testing
- Building and refining a school list
- Debriefing after school visits
- Brainstorming and getting feedback on applications
- Practicing for school interviews
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with students and their parents who are searching for independent day or boarding schools. Some are just starting a search. Others are already in the middle of one and need help with specific parts.
How Lisa works
Lisa offers three ways to work together. The comprehensive plan supports a family from the start of the search to the final school choice, and only a limited number of families join each admission season. Hourly help is for families already searching who need support on specific parts. Interview coaching includes practice interviews and concrete feedback. A full list of services is shared on the first phone call.
Background and qualifications
Lisa Spengler is an independent educational consultant based in Camarillo, California. She is a Professional member of the IECA. She has spent her career in schools, and that experience shapes how she guides families through school searches. A parent who worked with her as a colleague for over 10 years describes her as steady support for both students and adults during a big transition.
Lisa Spengler pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive school search support
- Hourly consulting
- Interview coaching
- Initial phone call
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The CoachVouch take
Lisa focuses on independent day and boarding school searches and builds her work around fit for each student.
Best for families looking for a middle school or high school that is a good fit, either day or boarding.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Spengler charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $170 to $310 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Spengler help with?
Lisa Spengler helps with choosing between boarding and day schools, searching for middle school or high school programs, reviewing academic history and getting advice on standardized testing.
Is Lisa Spengler certified?
Lisa Spengler lists: IECA Professional member.
Can I hire Lisa for just part of my school search?
Yes. Her hourly option is for families already searching who want help with specific parts, and the plan is customized for each family.
How do I contact Lisa Spengler?
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