Lori Hofstetter
College admissions consultant for students in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysArts and portfolioAthletic recruitingCareer clarity and purposeInterview coachingResume and LinkedInNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | L. Hofstetter and Associates, College Advisors |
Lori Hofstetter is an independent college consultant who helps high school students and their parents with college placement. She runs L. Hofstetter and Associates, College Advisors. Her firm works with families in the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania metro areas and across the globe. Services cover major assessment, college lists, resumes, portfolios, essays and interviews. Support by email and phone runs through the spring decision of senior year. The firm also offers career and internship help.
What Lori helps with
Lori helps students find colleges that fit their strengths and goals. She supports them from the first college list through the final decision.
- Building a balanced college list
- Matching colleges to possible areas of study
- Setting a college finance threshold
- Writing personal statements and supplement essays
- Building a resume, portfolio or player profile
- Getting the most from college visits
- Preparing for college interviews with mock interviews
- Finding an internship or job
Who Lori works with
Lori works with high school students and their parents. Her clients include students in the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania metro areas and students around the globe. She also works with students who need an arts or music portfolio or a player profile for sports. Her career services help applicants looking for an internship or job.
How Lori works
Lori's process has four stages. First is student assessment, with a survey and a career and major assessment that leads to a first college list. Next is positioning, which covers college research, visits, a resume and portfolio. Then comes application support, with targeted strategies and essay coaching. The last stage is interview prep with mock interviews. Email and phone support continues until the decision in spring of senior year.
Background and qualifications
Lori Hofstetter is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She leads L. Hofstetter and Associates, College Advisors, which offers college placement services. The firm serves high school students in the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania metro areas and across the globe. Its services also include career assessment and help finding internships and jobs.
Lori Hofstetter pricing
Programs and services
- Full college placement services
- Student career and major assessment
- Essay and personal statement coaching
- Mock college interviews
- Career and internship services
- Free consultation
Lori Hofstetter reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her firm combines college placement with career and internship services, and supports arts, music and athletic applicants with portfolios and player profiles.
Best for high school students and parents who want step-by-step help from college list to final decision.
Common questions
How much does Lori Hofstetter charge?
Coaching with Lori runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lori from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lori Hofstetter help with?
Lori Hofstetter helps with building a balanced college list, matching colleges to possible areas of study, setting a college finance threshold and writing personal statements and supplement essays.
Is Lori Hofstetter certified?
Lori Hofstetter lists: HECA member.
Does Lori Hofstetter work with students outside New Jersey?
Yes. Her firm serves the New York and Pennsylvania metro areas and students across the globe.
How long does support last?
Email and phone support continues through the decision-making process in spring of senior year.
How do I contact Lori Hofstetter?
Send Lori a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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