Louise Larsen
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Rumson, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Rumson, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member; Independent Educational Consultant Certificate, UC Irvine; B.A. in Economics and Spanish, St. Lawrence University; Master's in Teaching, Lewis and Clark College |
| Practice | August Consulting: College Planning Solutions |
Louise Larsen is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents plan for college. She runs August Consulting in Rumson, New Jersey. She guides families through college lists, course selection, essays, test planning, financial aid, and the final choice. She holds an Independent Educational Consultant Certificate from UC Irvine and is an IECA member. She takes on a limited number of students so each family gets close support.
What Louise helps with
Louise helps families handle each step of college planning, from early exploration to the final decision. She also helps them find schools that fit both the student and the family budget.
- Building a college list
- Choosing high school courses
- Writing college essays
- Deciding between the SAT and ACT and when to test
- Financial aid and merit scholarship guidance
- Weighing Early Decision and Early Action options
- Making a final college choice
- Completing the Common App
Who Louise works with
Louise works with students and their parents. Plans start as early as January of eighth grade and run as late as the summer before senior year. She also offers a rising senior package for students who start late. Families who are not sure what they need can start with a short call.
How Louise works
Louise builds each plan around the student and family. She works with a limited number of students so each one gets full support through exploring, applying, and choosing a college. Packages can be tailored to specific needs. The rising senior package gives full services on a faster schedule. Application work ramps up around August 1, when the Common App opens. She gives advice on standardized testing but does not teach test prep content.
Background and qualifications
Louise Larsen holds a B.A. in Economics and Spanish from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. She also has a Master's in Teaching from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR. She earned an Independent Educational Consultant Certificate from UC Irvine. She is a member of IECA. Her site lists years of teaching adolescents as part of her experience. She runs August Consulting from Rumson, New Jersey.
Louise Larsen pricing
Programs and services
- Full college planning packages
- Rising senior package
- Free 30 minute phone consultation
- Weekly blog posts, webinars and info sessions
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The CoachVouch take
Louise limits how many students she takes on and offers a fast-track package for rising seniors.
Best for families who want a customized plan and help finding colleges that fit their budget.
Common questions
How much does Louise Larsen charge?
Coaching with Louise runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Louise from this page for an exact quote.
What does Louise Larsen help with?
Louise Larsen helps with building a college list, choosing high school courses, writing college essays and deciding between the SAT and ACT and when to test.
Is Louise Larsen certified?
Louise Larsen lists: IECA member; Independent Educational Consultant Certificate, UC Irvine; B.A. in Economics and Spanish, St. Lawrence University; Master's in Teaching, Lewis and Clark College.
Does Louise Larsen offer SAT or ACT prep?
She advises on which test fits the student and when to take it. She does not teach test prep content.
Can a rising senior still work with Louise Larsen?
Yes. She offers a rising senior package with full services on a faster timetable.
How do I contact Louise Larsen?
Send Louise a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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