Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski
College admissions consultant for non-traditional students in San Diego
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents, Creatives and Christians |
| Based in | San Diego, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Best Independent Counselor 2026, Achievable Awards |
| Practice | Orlowski College Consulting, LLC |
Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski is an independent college admissions consultant in San Diego, California. She helps students and their parents through the college search and application process. Her background in teaching and the performing arts shapes her focus on clear communication. She specializes in non-traditional students, including profoundly gifted, homeschooled, radically accelerated, transfer and health-challenged students. She also advises new private schools as they develop.
What Rebecca helps with
Rebecca helps students tell their own stories in college applications. She guides families through the high school years and the college search.
- Choosing a college and building a college list
- Writing college application essays
- Giving colleges context about a student's background and education
- Applying as a transfer student from community college
- Applying as a homeschooled or radically accelerated student
- Applications for profoundly gifted students
- Applications for twice-exceptional students
- Helping new private schools explain their strengths to families and admissions offices
Who Rebecca works with
Rebecca works with students and parents. She specializes in non-traditional students, including profoundly gifted, homeschooled, radically accelerated, transfer and health-challenged students. She also works with STEM, faith-based and creative students. She looks for students who enjoy collaborating, see challenges as chances to grow and want to explore new options.
Background and qualifications
Rebecca has a background in teaching, communication challenges and the performing arts. She uses that experience to help students build their voices during high school and the college application process. She is an IECA Professional member and won the Best Independent Counselor award from Achievable Awards in 2026. She also advises new private schools in their developmental stage. She offers educational solutions and writes clear language that helps parents, students and admissions offices understand each school.
Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski pricing
Programs and services
- College application advising
- Essay brainstorming and proofreading
- Transfer application help
- Advising for new private schools
Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines a teaching and performing arts background with a focus on non-traditional students and advises new private schools.
Best for non-traditional, transfer or twice-exceptional students who want their own voice to come through in their applications.
Common questions
How much does Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski charge?
Coaching with Rebecca runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Rebecca from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski help with?
Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski helps with choosing a college and building a college list, writing college application essays, giving colleges context about a student's background and education and applying as a transfer student from community college.
Is Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski certified?
Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski lists: IECA Professional member; Best Independent Counselor 2026, Achievable Awards.
Does Rebecca work with transfer students?
Yes. She helps students transfer from community college to universities, including with brainstorming and essays.
Does Rebecca work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. She works with twice-exceptional students and has helped students with dyslexia and dysgraphia write their essays.
How do I contact Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski?
Send Rebecca a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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