Lori Hofstetter
College admissions consultant working one-on-one with students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
Lori Hofstetter is a college admissions consultant who works one-on-one with students through the college search and application process. She helps students who apply to the most selective schools and students who need specialized programs. She is a professional writer by trade, so she coaches essays, resumes and admissions interviews. She also assesses each student's interests, abilities, skills, values and personality to guide major and career choices.
What Lori helps with
Lori helps students find colleges that fit them and get through each step of applying. She also supports students after they apply.
- Assessing interests, abilities, skills, values and personality for major and career choices
- Building a college list
- Academic and standardized testing advice
- Creating a student resume and portfolio
- Brainstorming and polishing college essays
- Practicing for college interviews
- Reviewing applications
- Handling deferrals and waitlists
Who Lori works with
Lori works with students across the academic spectrum. Some apply to the most selective colleges and universities. Others need specialized programs. She gets to know each student by talking about academics, extracurricular activities and social life.
How Lori works
Lori starts with a major and career assessment that looks at a student's interests, abilities, skills, values and personality. She then builds a college list and gives advice on academics and standardized testing. Students work on their positioning, resume and portfolio. She brainstorms and polishes essays with a professional writer, and she runs practice for college interviews. She supports the application and reviews it. Her help continues through deferrals, waitlists and choosing among acceptances.
Background and qualifications
Lori is a professional writer by trade. She uses that skill to coach students on resumes, essays and admissions interviews, and to build their written and verbal communication. She works one-on-one with students throughout the college search and application process. Her clients range from students applying to the most selective colleges and universities to those who need specialized programs.
Lori Hofstetter pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions consulting
- Major and career assessment
- Essay brainstorming and polishing with a professional writer
- College interview prep and practice
Lori Hofstetter reviews
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A professional writer by trade who coaches students on essays, resumes and interviews.
Best for students who want one-on-one help with the full college search and application process.
Common questions
How much does Lori Hofstetter charge?
Coaching with Lori runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Lori from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lori Hofstetter help with?
Lori Hofstetter helps with assessing interests, abilities, skills, values and personality for major and career choices, building a college list, academic and standardized testing advice and creating a student resume and portfolio.
Does Lori help after a student applies?
Yes. She gives ongoing advice on deferrals and waitlists. She also helps students decide which accepted school fits best.
Does Lori help with college interviews?
Yes. She preps students and runs practice for college interviews.
How do I contact Lori Hofstetter?
Send Lori a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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