Penny Linsenmayer
College admissions consultant in Bellaire, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysFinancial aid and scholarshipsBoarding and private schoolCareer clarity and purpose |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Bellaire, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; National Association of College Admissions Counselors member; Texas Association of College Admissions Counselors member; Birkman Certified Consultant; Certified to deliver the Strong Interest Inventory |
| Practice | Pathway Admissions |
Penny Linsenmayer is an independent educational consultant in Bellaire, Texas. She runs Pathway Admissions and helps students and parents with the college admissions process. She works alongside her colleague Alexandra. Their team has guided hundreds of students over fifteen years. Their class of 2023 earned over 18 million dollars in merit-based scholarship money and received offers from 200 different institutions. Penny is also a Birkman Certified Consultant.
What Penny helps with
Penny helps students and families with each step of the college process, from building a college list to writing essays. The practice also covers career and major exploration.
- Building a balanced college list that includes affordable options
- Writing personal college essays
- Finding the right college fit
- Middle and high school admissions planning
- Exploring careers and majors
- Preparing for college tests
- Earning merit-based scholarship money
Who Penny works with
Penny works with high school students and their parents. The practice also offers middle and high school admissions help.
How Penny works
Pathway Admissions offers flexible hourly options as well as comprehensive packages, so families pay only for what they need. Each college plan is built around the student's own strengths and needs. The team also offers careers and majors packages and test preparation. Penny is certified to deliver the Strong Interest Inventory and the Birkman assessment, which support career and major exploration.
Background and qualifications
Penny is an independent educational consultant based in Bellaire, Texas. She and her colleague Alexandra have guided hundreds of students through college admissions over fifteen years. Penny is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. The team also belongs to the National Association of College Admissions Counselors and the Texas Association of College Admissions Counselors. Penny is a Birkman Certified Consultant and is certified to deliver the Strong Interest Inventory. The team visits colleges and universities around the country.
Penny Linsenmayer pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly consulting
- Comprehensive admissions packages
- Middle and high school admissions
- Careers and majors packages
- Test preparation
Penny Linsenmayer reviews
The CoachVouch take
Penny holds Birkman and Strong Interest Inventory certifications, which add career and major assessment to her admissions work.
Best for students and parents who want a personal college plan with affordable options and flexible hourly help.
Common questions
How much does Penny Linsenmayer charge?
Coaching with Penny runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Penny Linsenmayer help with?
Penny Linsenmayer helps with building a balanced college list that includes affordable options, writing personal college essays, finding the right college fit and middle and high school admissions planning.
Is Penny Linsenmayer certified?
Penny Linsenmayer lists: IECA Professional member; National Association of College Admissions Counselors member; Texas Association of College Admissions Counselors member; Birkman Certified Consultant; Certified to deliver the Strong Interest Inventory.
Does Penny offer help with choosing a major or career?
Yes. Pathway Admissions offers careers and majors packages. Penny is certified to deliver the Strong Interest Inventory and is a Birkman Certified Consultant.
Can families buy help by the hour?
Yes. Pathway Admissions offers flexible hourly options as well as comprehensive packages.
How do I contact Penny Linsenmayer?
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