Lorraine Serra
College admissions counselor for art, design and architecture students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Creatives |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Experience | 17 years coaching |
| Practice | Portfolio College Counseling |
Lorraine Serra is the founder and managing director of Portfolio College Counseling. She guides art, design and architecture students through college and graduate admissions. She has worked with these students for 17 years. Her clients include U.S. and international students, and transfer students. She helps them build a portfolio that stands out. She has also consulted for other educational consultants and coached as a volunteer with College Summit.
What Lorraine helps with
Lorraine helps art and design students plan their applications and build strong portfolios. She covers both the academic side and the creative side of admissions.
- Building a distinctive art or design portfolio
- College applications for visual arts programs
- College applications for architecture programs
- Graduate admissions in art and design
- Transfer applications
- Applying to U.S. schools as an international student
- Developing academic and artistic skills together
Who Lorraine works with
Lorraine works with college, transfer and graduate students in the U.S. and abroad. Her students study or want to study visual arts, design, architecture and related fields. They are artists, designers and architects with talent and intellectual curiosity.
Background and qualifications
Lorraine Serra has 17 years of experience with visual arts, design and architecture students. She built Portfolio College Counseling and serves as its founder and managing director. She has helped students in person and online. She has also worked as a consultant for other independent educational consultants. She has volunteered as a College Coach for groups such as College Summit. Beyond one-on-one work, she gives webcasts, podcasts and live workshops, and she writes for several professional publications.
Lorraine Serra pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Graduate admissions counseling
- Portfolio development
- Webcasts and podcasts
- Live workshops
Lorraine Serra reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her practice focuses only on admissions for art, design and architecture students, with 17 years in that area.
Best for art, design or architecture students who need help building a portfolio and applying to college or graduate school.
Common questions
How much does Lorraine Serra charge?
Coaching with Lorraine runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Lorraine from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lorraine Serra help with?
Lorraine Serra helps with building a distinctive art or design portfolio, college applications for visual arts programs, college applications for architecture programs and graduate admissions in art and design.
Does Lorraine Serra coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Does Lorraine Serra work with international students?
Yes. She counsels U.S. and international students on college and graduate admissions.
Does Lorraine Serra help with transfer and graduate applications?
Yes. Her services cover college, transfer and graduate students.
How do I contact Lorraine Serra?
Send Lorraine a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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