Nola Healy Lynch
College admissions advisor offering individual application guidance
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | MA |
| Practice | Northwest College Search |
Nola Healy Lynch is a college admissions advisor who works one-on-one with students on the college application process. She runs Northwest College Search. From 2001 to 2004 she built and operated a college resource center at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati. She also worked as a professional editor for major publishers, which supports her work on application essays. She helps with any part of the process, from high school planning to the final choice of school.
What Nola helps with
Nola helps students with any step of the college application process, from early planning to choosing a school.
- Building a profile of academic, social, vocational and financial needs
- Planning coursework, testing and summers for the rest of high school
- Building a college list
- Application and essay guidance
- Audition and athletic recruiting process
- Financial aid guidance
- Comparing offers and making the final choice
Who Nola works with
Nola works with high school students who are planning for college. Her services cover students with academic, social, vocational and financial needs. She also guides students who apply through auditions or athletic recruiting.
Background and qualifications
Nola holds an MA. From 2001 to 2004 she created and operated a college resource center at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati. She also has extensive experience as a professional editor for major publishers. Today she offers individual advising on the college application process through Northwest College Search. She also volunteers with nonprofits and professional organizations.
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Programs and services
- Individual college application advising
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The CoachVouch take
Nola built a college resource center at an arts high school and has worked as an editor for major publishers.
Best for high school students who want help with every step from course planning to choosing a college, including audition and athletic paths.
Common questions
How much does Nola Healy Lynch charge?
Coaching with Nola runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Nola from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nola Healy Lynch help with?
Nola Healy Lynch helps with building a profile of academic, social, vocational and financial needs, planning coursework, testing and summers for the rest of high school, building a college list and application and essay guidance.
Is Nola Healy Lynch certified?
Nola Healy Lynch lists: MA.
Does Nola help with audition and athletic applications?
Yes. She advises on the application, essay, audition and athletic process.
Can Nola help with financial aid?
Yes. She guides families through financial aid and helps them evaluate offers before the final choice.
How do I contact Nola Healy Lynch?
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Nola Healy Lynch is an independent college consultant who helps high school students and their families prepare for, choose, and apply to colleges. She runs Northwest College Search and works with families in all 50 states through virtual sessions. She covers grades 8 through 12, including course planning, essays, financial aid paperwork, and arts portfolios. She is retiring and is not taking new long-term families right now.
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