Lucia Tyler
College and graduate admissions consultant serving students nationwide
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysGrad school and PhDStudents with learning differencesTransfer studentsFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Ithaca, New York, United States |
| Credentials | Doctorate (Dr.); Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association |
| Practice | Tyler Admissions Consulting |
Lucia Tyler is a college admissions consultant who helps students find the right college and apply. She runs Tyler Admissions Consulting and works with students across the country. She has visited more than 300 college campuses and belongs to the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She also guides parents through financial aid and helps students with learning differences plan for college support. Her services cover graduate and vet or med school admissions too.
What Lucia helps with
Lucia helps students choose colleges that fit their strengths and goals, then present themselves well on applications. She also helps families with cost and financial aid.
- Building a balanced college list that fits the student
- Writing and editing college application essays
- Preparing for college interviews and easing nerves
- Finding more affordable college options
- Understanding financial aid basics
- Getting SAT or ACT accommodations for learning differences
- Choosing a graduate program that fits career goals
- Writing graduate school resumes and personal statements
Who Lucia works with
Lucia works with high school students and their parents on college choice and applications. She also works with students who have learning differences and with those applying to graduate programs. Her clients live across the country.
How Lucia works
Lucia starts with personalized testing and career counseling. It covers learning style, personality type and career interests. She also reviews the high school transcript and activities. With input from the student and family, she builds a customized college list. She gives families timelines, websites, calendars and other tools to manage the process. For students with learning differences, she uses family interviews, testing and the transcript to shape the list.
Background and qualifications
Lucia Tyler holds a doctorate and is known as Dr. Tyler. She runs Tyler Admissions Consulting, an independent educational consulting practice. She is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She has visited more than 300 college campuses to keep up with admissions trends. She has also visited dozens of colleges with learning difference programs. These range from peer tutoring to a dedicated dormitory with full time staff.
Lucia Tyler pricing
Programs and services
- Personalized testing and career counseling
- Customized college list
- College essay help
- Mock interviewing
- Affordability and financial aid advice
- Graduate school admissions help
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The CoachVouch take
She has visited dozens of colleges with learning difference programs, from peer tutoring to dedicated dorms.
Best for families who want a college list that fits a student's learning style, including students with learning differences.
Common questions
How much does Lucia Tyler charge?
Coaching with Lucia runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lucia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lucia Tyler help with?
Lucia Tyler helps with building a balanced college list that fits the student, writing and editing college application essays, preparing for college interviews and easing nerves and finding more affordable college options.
Is Lucia Tyler certified?
Lucia Tyler lists: Doctorate (Dr.); Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association.
Does Lucia Tyler work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. She explains how college disability support differs from high school and what a psych evaluation means for college. She also helps families get SAT or ACT accommodations.
Does Lucia Tyler work with students outside New York?
Yes. She is based in Ithaca, New York, and works with students across the country.
How do I contact Lucia Tyler?
Send Lucia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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