Marina Lee
Admissions advisor for international students and families in Philadelphia
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | Cogita Education Initiatives |
Marina Lee is an admissions advisor who works one-on-one with students and families from many backgrounds and countries. She runs Cogita Education Initiatives. She began working with paying clients in middle school, translating for parents and speaking up for students. In the 1980s and 1990s she worked with almost all the Korean students at Curtis Institute of Music and Friends Select School in Philadelphia. She also started an organization in Seoul, Korea.
What Marina helps with
Marina helps international students and their families handle miscommunication with schools and the challenges of applying from abroad.
- Miscommunication between international families and schools
- Challenges facing Korean international student applicants
- Translation and advocacy for parents and students
- Giving families practical tools to handle problems themselves
Who Marina works with
Marina works with students and families of all backgrounds from countries around the world. Her early work centered on Korean international students in the Philadelphia area. Over time her practice grew to include more domestic students and international students from many other countries.
Background and qualifications
Marina began working with paying clients in middle school, translating for parents and advocating for students. In the 1980s and 1990s, many schools were just starting to see more Korean international applicants. She saw the miscommunication these students faced and helped families build tools to address it. She worked with almost all the Korean students at Curtis Institute of Music and Friends Select School in center city Philadelphia. She also started an organization in Seoul, Korea, to reach the places students were coming from. Her practice later grew to include domestic and international students from around the world.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one tailored advising
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The CoachVouch take
Marina has advised international families since the 1980s and 1990s and started an organization in Seoul, Korea.
Best for international students and families who want tailored advising through the school application process.
Common questions
How much does Marina Lee charge?
Coaching with Marina runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Marina from this page for an exact quote.
What does Marina Lee help with?
Marina Lee helps with miscommunication between international families and schools, challenges facing Korean international student applicants, translation and advocacy for parents and students and giving families practical tools to handle problems themselves.
Does Marina Lee work with international students?
Yes. She advises students and families from many countries, and her early work focused on Korean international students in Philadelphia.
How do I contact Marina Lee?
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