Rayner Jae Liu
College admissions counselor for high-achieving students and their parents
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schoolsFinancial aid and scholarshipsLeadership development |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | Certified Integral Coach; ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC); Professional Coaching Faculty; BA Honors, Duke University; Religion Scholar at Harvard University |
Rayner Jae Liu is a college admissions counselor who works with high-achieving students and their parents. He also offers executive and leadership coaching. His practice draws on a decade in education reform, professional coaching, and work across Fortune 100 firms and startups. He holds an ICF Professional Certified Coach credential. His students have reached schools like Stanford, Yale, and Georgetown, and some have won substantial merit scholarships.
What Rayner helps with
Rayner helps students get past the Common App and supplemental essays without hiding the most interesting parts of themselves. He also works with parents who worry about the choices their student is making.
- Getting unstuck on the Common App
- Writing supplemental essays for top schools
- Applying to highly competitive schools like Stanford, Yale, and Georgetown
- Standing out without flattening a student's identity
- Going after merit scholarships
- Easing parents' worries about big college decisions
- Executive and leadership coaching
Who Rayner works with
Rayner works with high-achieving students aiming for highly competitive schools. He also works with their parents, who want their worries about the process taken seriously. Many of his students get stuck for months on the Common App and supplemental essays before they start working with him.
Background and qualifications
Rayner has spent more than ten years in leadership, education, and talent development. His experience covers education reform, professional coaching, and work across Fortune 100 companies, startups, and mission-driven ventures. He is a Certified Integral Coach and an ICF Professional Certified Coach, and he serves as Professional Coaching Faculty. He earned a BA with honors from Duke University. His academic background covers Duke anthropology, Harvard philosophy, and Stanford neuroscience, and he is a Religion Scholar at Harvard University.
Rayner Jae Liu pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Executive coaching
- Leadership coaching
Rayner Jae Liu reviews
Rayner Jae Liu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Combines a decade in education reform and professional coaching with academic training in anthropology, philosophy, and neuroscience.
Best for high-achieving students and parents who want an application that shows who the student really is.
Common questions
How much does Rayner Jae Liu charge?
Coaching with Rayner runs $150 to $250 an hour. Message Rayner from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rayner Jae Liu help with?
Rayner Jae Liu helps with getting unstuck on the Common App, writing supplemental essays for top schools, applying to highly competitive schools like Stanford, Yale, and Georgetown and standing out without flattening a student's identity.
Does Rayner Jae Liu have reviews?
Rayner Jae Liu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Rayner Jae Liu certified?
Rayner Jae Liu lists: Certified Integral Coach; ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC); Professional Coaching Faculty; BA Honors, Duke University; Religion Scholar at Harvard University.
Does Rayner Jae Liu coach anyone besides students?
Yes. He also offers executive coaching and leadership coaching.
How do I contact Rayner Jae Liu?
Send Rayner a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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