Lora Lewis
Independent college admissions counselor for students and parents in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Lora Lewis Educational Consulting |
Lora Lewis is an independent college admissions counselor who helps students and their parents plan for college. She works with high school students, transfer students and adults. Her services include essay coaching, support for students with learning differences and transition coaching. She helps families find colleges that fit academically, socially and financially, from liberal arts colleges to state universities and the Ivy League. She works closely with both students and parents. She also teaches students to take charge of their own applications.
What Lora helps with
Lora helps families handle a college search and application process that is complex and competitive. She looks for colleges that match a student's needs and goals.
- Finding colleges that fit academically, socially and financially
- Writing college application essays
- Building a college list from liberal arts colleges to state universities and Ivy League schools
- Applying as a transfer student
- Supporting students with learning differences
- Helping parents know their role in the process
- Building student independence during applications
- Keeping students on track with application schedules
Who Lora works with
Lora works with students of many goals and their parents. Her clients include high school students, transfer students and adults. Some are aiming for the Ivy League. Others want to explore options or find a good state or liberal arts college. She also works with students who have learning differences.
How Lora works
Lora builds relationships with both students and parents and works alongside them through the process. She creates well designed schedules to keep students on track. She edits essays and helps students find their own voice. She guides parents on their role so students can build independence along the way.
Background and qualifications
Lora is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She runs Lora Lewis Educational Consulting in California. Her services cover high school admissions, transfer admissions, adult students, essay coaching, learning differences and transition coaching. Families have worked with her on college lists, application essays and financial fit. Some of her students have gone on to schools such as Cal and Santa Clara University.
Lora Lewis pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling for high school students
- Transfer student counseling
- Counseling for adults
- Essay coaching
- Learning differences support
- Transition coaching
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The CoachVouch take
Lora teaches students to own their application process while also coaching parents on how to support them.
Best for families who want a hands-on counselor to guide a student toward colleges that fit academically, socially and financially.
Common questions
How much does Lora Lewis charge?
Coaching with Lora runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lora Lewis help with?
Lora Lewis helps with finding colleges that fit academically, socially and financially, writing college application essays, building a college list from liberal arts colleges to state universities and Ivy League schools and applying as a transfer student.
Is Lora Lewis certified?
Lora Lewis lists: HECA member.
Does Lora Lewis work with transfer students?
Yes. She has a transfer program for students changing colleges.
Does Lora Lewis help students with learning differences?
Yes. She offers a learning differences service as part of her college counseling.
How do I contact Lora Lewis?
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