Liz Charles
College and graduate admissions counselor focused on BYU applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Duke MBA; International Coaching Federation coach training (in progress) |
Liz Charles is an admissions counselor who coaches applicants for BYU, graduate school, nursing programs, and other selective opportunities. She works in innovation at the VA, where she teaches national courses on storytelling and pitching. She is a BYU graduate and the parent of BYU students. She holds a Duke MBA and has a background in nursing and healthcare leadership. She helps students find their strengths and tell their story clearly.
What Liz helps with
Liz helps applicants get ready for competitive admissions. She works on clarifying goals and telling a personal story with confidence.
- Applying to BYU
- Applying to graduate school
- Applying to nursing programs
- Finding and naming personal strengths
- Clarifying goals before applying
- Telling a personal story in applications
- Applying with a path that has not been linear
Who Liz works with
Liz has coached many BYU applicants, including students preparing for a competitive admissions process. She enjoys working with nontraditional and underdog applicants who have meaningful stories, even when their path has not been straight. She has experience with both high school and college students.
Background and qualifications
Liz is a BYU graduate. She works in innovation at the VA, where she teaches national courses on storytelling and pitching. She also coaches employees there on sharing their ideas, experiences, and impact with different audiences. Her background includes nursing, healthcare leadership, a Duke MBA, published writing, and international work. She has worked with high school and college students. She is pursuing professional coach training through the International Coaching Federation.
Liz Charles pricing
Liz Charles reviews
Liz Charles has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Liz is a BYU graduate and parent of BYU students who also teaches storytelling and pitching at the VA.
Best for BYU, graduate school, or nursing program applicants with a non-traditional path and a story to tell.
Common questions
How much does Liz Charles charge?
Coaching with Liz runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Liz from this page for an exact quote.
What does Liz Charles help with?
Liz Charles helps with applying to BYU, applying to graduate school, applying to nursing programs and finding and naming personal strengths.
Does Liz Charles have reviews?
Liz Charles has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Liz Charles certified?
Liz Charles lists: Duke MBA; International Coaching Federation coach training (in progress).
Does Liz Charles work with nontraditional applicants?
Yes. She especially enjoys working with nontraditional and underdog applicants whose paths have not been perfectly linear.
Which schools does Liz Charles focus on?
Much of her coaching has focused on BYU applicants. She also helps with graduate school, nursing programs, and other selective opportunities.
How do I contact Liz Charles?
Send Liz a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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