Renee Lurie
International college admissions consultant for students and families in Costa Rica
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | San José, Costa Rica |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent Educational Consultant |
| Practice | Go Global Education |
Renee Lurie is an independent college admissions consultant who helps international students and their parents find the right universities worldwide. She runs Go Global Education from San José, Costa Rica. She has advised students who study and live in England, Spain, Italy, Japan, Canada, the United States, Australia and other countries. She also guides students toward pre-college summer programs, gap projects, work experience and volunteering. Her sessions are one-on-one and shaped around each student.
What Renee helps with
Renee helps teens choose universities in the United States and abroad. She also helps students who want a pause before college or who need to change course after they start.
- Finding best-fit universities worldwide
- Planning a gap period or structured gap projects
- Choosing pre-college summer programs
- Changing paths after starting university
- Meeting prerequisites for a chosen career field
- Applying to US colleges as an international student
Who Renee works with
Renee works with international students and their parents. The students she guides are culturally aware and globally minded. Some come from high schools that are not very internationally diverse, which is often a reason they want to look at undergraduate options abroad.
How Renee works
Renee holds one-on-one sessions that she tailors to each student's needs and criteria. She encourages flexibility and open-mindedness through the process. She also guides students toward experiences such as pre-college summer programs, structured gap projects, work experience, community service and volunteering. The student chooses the path.
Background and qualifications
Renee Lurie is a Professional member of IECA and an independent educational consultant. She runs Go Global Education. She was born on Guam and raised there and in Juneau, Alaska. Her own international life experience shapes how she helps students widen their view. She has advised students who study and live in England, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, the United States, Japan, Costa Rica and Australia.
Renee Lurie pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one sessions
- Gap year and exploratory project planning
- Pre-college summer program guidance
Renee Lurie reviews
The CoachVouch take
Best for international students and parents who want to compare universities in many countries or plan a gap period.
Common questions
How much does Renee Lurie charge?
Coaching with Renee runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Renee from this page for an exact quote.
What does Renee Lurie help with?
Renee Lurie helps with finding best-fit universities worldwide, planning a gap period or structured gap projects, choosing pre-college summer programs and changing paths after starting university.
Is Renee Lurie certified?
Renee Lurie lists: IECA Professional member; Independent Educational Consultant.
Does Renee Lurie help students who want a gap year?
Yes. She helps students plan structured gap projects, work experience, community service and volunteering. She also helps students who need a pause before university.
Which countries has Renee advised students in?
She has advised students studying in England, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, the United States, Japan, Costa Rica and Australia.
How do I contact Renee Lurie?
Send Renee a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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