Rachel Lam
College admissions counselor for students seeking top schools and aid
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schoolsFinancial aid and scholarshipsNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA, UCLA; Certificate in College Counseling, UCSD; Bachelor's degree, Wellesley College |
Rachel Lam is a college admissions counselor who helps high school students apply to top universities and pay for college. She has coached students since 2017 and has worked with them across 6 admissions cycles. Her clients have been admitted to Harvard, Princeton, Johns Hopkins and UC Berkeley, and many won merit scholarships. She meets with current admissions officers at top universities. She also served on the admissions committee at UCLA Anderson School of Management.
What Rachel helps with
Rachel guides students through the full college application process.
- Writing and editing personal statements
- Building the activities list and resume
- Getting strong recommendation letters
- Reviewing and editing application essays
- Finding financial aid and merit scholarships
- Learning each school's academics, test policies and campus life
- Job readiness and networking for students
Who Rachel works with
Rachel works with high school students going through the college application process. She has worked with students from immigrant backgrounds since 2017. She also supports students of less means through nonprofit work on college and financial aid applications.
Background and qualifications
Rachel holds an MBA from UCLA, a Certificate in College Counseling from UCSD, and a bachelor's degree from Wellesley College. She was a hiring manager in Big Tech and startups, and she sat on the admissions committee at UCLA Anderson School of Management. She volunteers with nonprofits ScholarMatch and Minds Matter to help students apply to colleges and for aid.
Rachel Lam pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly sessions
- Full application process guidance
- Essay review and editing
Rachel Lam reviews
Rachel Lam has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Rachel combines admissions committee experience at UCLA Anderson with regular meetings with admissions officers at top universities.
Best for high school students, including those from immigrant families, who want help getting into top schools and paying for college.
Common questions
How much does Rachel Lam charge?
Coaching with Rachel runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Rachel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rachel Lam help with?
Rachel Lam helps with writing and editing personal statements, building the activities list and resume, getting strong recommendation letters and reviewing and editing application essays.
Does Rachel Lam have reviews?
Rachel Lam has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Rachel Lam certified?
Rachel Lam lists: MBA, UCLA; Certificate in College Counseling, UCSD; Bachelor's degree, Wellesley College.
Does Rachel Lam help with scholarships and financial aid?
Yes.
Can Rachel Lam help students with job readiness?
Yes. As a former hiring manager in Big Tech and startups, she coaches students on job readiness and networking.
How do I contact Rachel Lam?
Send Rachel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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