Liz Price
Independent college admissions consultant for students and parents in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | College Composed, LLC |
Liz Price is an independent college admissions consultant and the founder of College Composed in California. She helps students and parents with the college application process. She builds college lists with each student, sets work plans with reasonable deadlines, and guides essay writing. She has worked with scores of students over the years. Her approach keeps the student in charge of the work while parents support from the side.
What Liz helps with
Liz helps students build a college list, plan their application work, and write essays. She also works with parents who want a clear role in the process.
- Building a college list where every school is a good fit
- Setting a work plan with reasonable deadlines
- Writing essays that sound like the student
- Getting guidance on activities and other parts of the application
- Keeping parents and students communicating during applications
- Lowering stress during the application process
Who Liz works with
Liz works with students who are applying to college and with their parents or guardians. Students do the work themselves and stay true to their own values and goals. Parents support the student, share input with school counselors, and handle financial aid forms.
How Liz works
College Composed uses a student-centered approach. Liz and the student build a college list together, based on the student's preferences. She sets a work plan with deadlines so the student can pace the work. She guides essays and other application parts and stays in regular contact with students and parents. Students own the work and meet their deadlines. Parents let the student lead, give input to school counselors, and complete financial aid forms. The practice also uses a college preferences form and a values assessment.
Background and qualifications
Liz Price runs College Composed, LLC, an independent college consulting practice in California. She is a member of HECA. She has worked with scores of students over the years.
Liz Price pricing
Programs and services
- College list building
- Application work plan with deadlines
- Essay guidance
- College preferences form
- College planning values assessment
- Student resource page
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The CoachVouch take
Her practice uses a college planning values assessment and a preferences form to shape each student's college list.
Best for students who want to lead their own applications, and for parents who want support without taking over.
Common questions
How much does Liz Price charge?
Coaching with Liz runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Liz Price help with?
Liz Price helps with building a college list where every school is a good fit, setting a work plan with reasonable deadlines, writing essays that sound like the student and getting guidance on activities and other parts of the application.
Is Liz Price certified?
Liz Price lists: HECA member.
Who does the application work at College Composed?
The student does the work. Liz guides the list, essays and deadlines, and parents support the student.
What is the parent's role at College Composed?
Parents let the student own the process and talk with the student and Liz when concerns come up. They also give input to school counselors and fill out financial aid forms.
How do I contact Liz Price?
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