Lora Lewis
Independent college admissions counselor in California
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in College and Career Counseling, UCLA; BA in English, UC Berkeley; MA in English and Creative Writing, Boston University; MA in Educational Leadership, St. Mary's College; HECA member |
| Practice | Lora Lewis Educational Consulting |
Lora Lewis is an independent college counselor who helps students and parents plan for college and apply. She has twenty years of experience in college counseling. Before that she worked as an English teacher, a middle and high school principal, and a professional writer. She brings that writing skill to college essay coaching. She also works with transfer students, adults, and students with learning differences. She works from California.
What Lora helps with
Lora helps students find colleges that fit them academically, socially and financially. She also guides families through the application process and the essays.
- Finding colleges that match a student's academic, social and financial needs
- Writing the Common Application main essay
- Writing UC short responses and supplement essays
- Answering "why do you want to attend our college" questions
- Applying to Ivy League schools
- Maximizing chances for scholarship funds
- Keeping students on track with application schedules
- Helping parents support teens without taking over
Who Lora works with
Lora works with students and their parents. Her clients include high school students, transfer students, and adults. She also supports students with learning differences. Her clients aim for liberal arts colleges, state universities, and Ivy League schools, as well as students who are still exploring options.
How Lora works
Lora works as an "expert friend" to students and parents. She builds a shared admissions process with them. For essays, she starts with guided brainstorming using writing prompts and conversation. Then she helps students outline their stories and write the "why this college" responses. She gives ongoing feedback through multiple drafts. She also builds student independence and guides parents on their role.
Background and qualifications
Lora has twenty years of experience as a college counselor. She earned a Certificate in College and Career Counseling from UCLA. Before counseling, she worked as an English teacher, a middle and high school principal, and a professional writer. She holds a BA in English from UC Berkeley, an MA in English and Creative Writing from Boston University, and an MA in Educational Leadership from St. Mary's College. She also holds several teaching credentials. She visits many colleges each year and joins professional development every month. She is a member of educational consulting associations.
Lora Lewis pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Essay coaching
- Transfer counseling
- Adult counseling
- Learning differences support
- Transition coaching
Lora Lewis reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a former school principal and professional writer who applies that writing background to college essay coaching.
Best for students who want hands-on essay help and parents who want a guided, lower-stress application process.
Common questions
How much does Lora Lewis charge?
Coaching with Lora runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Lora from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lora Lewis help with?
Lora Lewis helps with finding colleges that match a student's academic, social and financial needs, writing the Common Application main essay, writing UC short responses and supplement essays and answering "why do you want to attend our college" questions.
Is Lora Lewis certified?
Lora Lewis lists: Certificate in College and Career Counseling, UCLA; BA in English, UC Berkeley; MA in English and Creative Writing, Boston University; MA in Educational Leadership, St. Mary's College; HECA member.
Does Lora Lewis work with transfer students and adults?
Yes. Her services include transfer and adult counseling. She also works with students with learning differences.
How do I contact Lora Lewis?
Send Lora a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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