Lynette Mathews
College admissions consultant for students and parents in California and nationwide
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | Fairfax, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | The College Planning Center North America Inc. |
Lynette Mathews is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She founded The College Planning Center in 2005. The first office was in Folsom, California, and grew to three locations. Her team serves the Sacramento and Bay Areas and families nationwide. The center offers one-on-one guidance, SAT and ACT test prep, and help for student-athletes who want to be recruited. It also runs the Signature Project, a mentored program for students.
What Lynette helps with
The center helps students plan for college and build a strong application. It also helps families with tests, essays, and choosing a school that fits.
- Building a college list with different levels of selectivity
- Writing and reviewing college application essays
- Planning for SAT, ACT, AP and IB tests
- Learning how financial aid and scholarship searches work
- Getting in front of college coaches as a student-athlete
- Exploring careers and matching them to college majors
- Choosing extracurriculars and summer programs
- Preparing for college visits and interviews
Who Lynette works with
The center works with high school students and their parents. Families come from the Sacramento and Bay Areas and from across the country. Student-athletes who want to play a sport in college get help with coach communication. Some families bring more than one child through the process.
How Lynette works
The College Planning Program mixes one-on-one sessions with a video-based curriculum. It starts with a student interview and an online personality profile. Students also take a college major interest survey. Families get worksheets, checklists, and tools to manage deadlines. The Signature Project is a structured, mentored program where students build meaningful work that supports their direction and applications. Each family is matched with a planner on the team.
Background and qualifications
Lynette Mathews founded The College Planning Center in 2005 to educate and support families planning for higher education. The first location was in Folsom, California. It grew to three locations and hosted college fairs, career panels, community service expositions, and parent information nights. During the pandemic, the center moved its services online. She is a Professional member of the IECA and is based in Fairfax, California.
Lynette Mathews pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one student guidance sessions
- College Planning Program with video curriculum
- Signature Project mentoring program
- SAT and ACT online test prep
- Student-athlete recruitment help
- Group workshops, speaker series and webinars
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The CoachVouch take
Offers the Signature Project, a mentored program where students build their own meaningful work alongside college planning.
Best for students and parents who want full college planning support, plus a mentored project to help the student stand out.
Common questions
How much does Lynette Mathews charge?
Coaching with Lynette runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lynette from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lynette Mathews help with?
Lynette Mathews helps with building a college list with different levels of selectivity, writing and reviewing college application essays, planning for SAT, ACT, AP and IB tests and learning how financial aid and scholarship searches work.
Does Lynette Mathews coach online?
Lynette is based in Fairfax, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Lynette Mathews certified?
Lynette Mathews lists: IECA Professional member.
Does The College Planning Center work with student-athletes?
Yes. The program teaches student-athletes how to communicate with college coaches and find the right school and team.
Does The College Planning Center work with families outside California?
Yes. The center serves the Sacramento and Bay Areas and also works with families nationwide.
How do I contact Lynette Mathews?
Send Lynette a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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