Louise Trudeau
College admissions and essay coach in the San Francisco Bay Area
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Practice | True Essays |
Louise Trudeau is a college admissions and essay coach who works with students applying to college. She built her client base step by step and served 16 clients for Fall 2022 entry. She has coached with Bridge The Gap College Prep since 2017, helping students from Marin City and nearby areas. She also coaches essay mentors for the She-CAN Foundation, which supports top women scholars from post-conflict countries.
What Louise helps with
Louise helps students write strong college essays and finish their applications. She also helps with scholarship applications.
- Writing college application essays
- Completing college applications
- Applying for scholarships
- Applying for full-ride scholarships at top US colleges
- Getting admissions help as a student from an underserved community
Who Louise works with
Louise works with high school students applying to college. Many of her volunteer and staff roles serve students from underserved communities, including Marin City and South San Francisco. She also supports women scholars from post-conflict countries who apply for full-ride scholarships at top US colleges.
Background and qualifications
Since 2017 she has worked as a volunteer and paid College Admissions Coach at Bridge The Gap College Prep. She has coached writing and applications with 10,000 Degrees, 826 Valencia, Tamalpais High School, El Camino High School, ScholarMatch and She-CAN. She has reviewed scholarship applications for ScholarMatch-connected groups and the Wendy Gruber Art Grant. Her private practice grew step by step and served 16 clients for Fall 2022 entry.
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She coaches essay mentors for the She-CAN Foundation, including long-term mentoring for women scholars from post-conflict countries.
Best for students, including those from underserved communities, who want help with essays and scholarship applications.
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How much does Louise Trudeau charge?
Coaching with Louise runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Louise from this page for an exact quote.
What does Louise Trudeau help with?
Louise Trudeau helps with writing college application essays, completing college applications, applying for scholarships and applying for full-ride scholarships at top US colleges.
How do I contact Louise Trudeau?
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