Nancy F. Lee
College admissions coach serving the San Francisco Bay Area and worldwide
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Alameda, California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Nancy Lee Consulting |
Nancy F. Lee is a college admissions coach who helps students and their parents plan for college. She has 20 years of experience as a U.S. college admissions insider and has worked with colleges, students and families from all over the world. She serves clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley, and also works with families around the world. Her site is available in English, Spanish and Chinese.
What Nancy helps with
Nancy helps families who are unsure where to start with college planning or feel overwhelmed by the number of college options. She also works with students interested in highly selective colleges.
- Finding best fit colleges for a student's interests and learning needs
- Planning high school coursework
- Choosing extracurricular activities and summer programs
- Writing application essays and U.C. Personal Insight Questions
- Preparing for college interviews
- Choosing between Early Decision, Early Action, Regular and Rolling Admission
- Planning campus visits and gathering letters of recommendation
- Comparing college admissions offers
Who Nancy works with
Nancy works with students and their parents. Some clients start as early as 9th grade. Others begin in the summer before 12th grade or in the fall of senior year. She serves families in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, as well as families from other countries.
How Nancy works
Nancy builds a custom package for each student based on needs and goals. Packages can include major and career interest assessments, a resume and list of accomplishments, and a personalized list of best fit colleges. She also offers a personalized timeline that covers the whole path to college. She reviews testing options such as the SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests and TOEFL.
Background and qualifications
Nancy F. Lee has 20 years of experience as a U.S. college admissions insider. In that time she has worked with colleges, students and families from all over the world. She is a member of HECA, a professional group for independent college consultants. She runs an independent college consulting practice based in Alameda, California, and works with clients across the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley and beyond.
Nancy F. Lee pricing
Programs and services
- Customized college planning packages
- Support starting from 9th grade through 12th grade
- Application essay help
- Interview preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Nancy brings 20 years of experience as a college admissions insider and works with families from all over the world.
Best for students and parents who want a custom plan for college, from early high school through applications.
Common questions
How much does Nancy F. Lee charge?
Coaching with Nancy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Nancy F. Lee help with?
Nancy F. Lee helps with finding best fit colleges for a student's interests and learning needs, planning high school coursework, choosing extracurricular activities and summer programs and writing application essays and U.C. Personal Insight Questions.
Is Nancy F. Lee certified?
Nancy F. Lee lists: HECA member.
When can students start working with Nancy?
Students can start as early as 9th grade. Others start as late as the fall of 12th grade.
Does Nancy work with families outside California?
Yes. She serves clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley and throughout the world.
How do I contact Nancy F. Lee?
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