Liz Marx
College admissions consultant for high school seniors in Studio City, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Studio City, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Liz Marx College Counseling |
Liz Marx is an independent college admissions consultant in Studio City, California. She helps high school students and their parents plan and complete college applications. She spent five years at a national college counseling company before starting her own boutique firm. She takes on only 15 seniors per year. Essay writing is her favorite part of the work. Parents get a detailed email after every session.
What Liz helps with
Liz guides students through the full college application process, from building a college list to writing essays. She also takes deadlines and expectations off parents.
- Building a balanced college list
- Writing Common App personal statements
- Finding a personal story for college essays
- Planning SAT or ACT timelines, or going test optional
- Choosing courses and extracurricular activities
- Summer planning
- Picking teachers for recommendations
- Getting the most from college visits
Who Liz works with
Liz works with high school seniors and their parents. Her firm takes only 15 seniors each year, so each family gets close attention. She works one on one with students so they own their application process.
How Liz works
Liz works one on one with each student. She adjusts the length and how often they meet based on the student's needs. After every session, parents get a detailed email that explains what was covered. Liz manages deadlines and expectations so families avoid arguments about them. She limits her practice to 15 seniors per year and answers emails quickly.
Background and qualifications
Liz worked for five years at a national college counseling company. She saw that families valued the personal connection she built with students. She then started her own boutique firm, Liz Marx College Counseling, and limited it to 15 seniors per year. She is a Professional member of the IECA and works as an independent educational consultant in Studio City, California.
Liz Marx pricing
Programs and services
- Full Package
- Common App Personal Statement Package
- UC/CSU Package
- Hourly packages
- Essay help
Liz Marx reviews
The CoachVouch take
Liz limits her practice to 15 seniors per year and sends parents a detailed email after every session.
Best for families who want a small-firm counselor to manage the whole college application process.
Common questions
How much does Liz Marx charge?
Coaching with Liz runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Liz from this page for an exact quote.
What does Liz Marx help with?
Liz Marx helps with building a balanced college list, writing Common App personal statements, finding a personal story for college essays and planning SAT or ACT timelines, or going test optional.
Is Liz Marx certified?
Liz Marx lists: IECA Professional member.
How many students does Liz Marx work with each year?
Liz works with only 15 seniors per year. This lets her give each family full attention.
Do parents get updates from Liz Marx?
Yes. Parents get a detailed email after every session that explains what was covered.
How do I contact Liz Marx?
Send Liz a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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