Sharon Olofsson
College admissions consultant for grades 8 to 12 in Lexington, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Lexington, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | M.B.A., Tel Aviv University; B.S.E., Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, UC Irvine; Member, IECA; Member, NEACAC; Member, College Consultant Consortium (C3) |
| Practice | Gateway Educational Consulting |
Sharon Olofsson is a college admissions consultant who helps students in grades 8 to 12 and their parents plan for college. She runs Gateway Educational Consulting in Lexington, Massachusetts. She holds an M.B.A. and a Wharton degree. She is known for a practical approach that aims to lower stress. Her students from the Class of 2026 were accepted to over 50 universities, and she works with families across the country and abroad.
What Sharon helps with
Sharon guides students from early high school through the application process. She helps families plan courses, activities, testing and college costs.
- Choosing courses in 8th and 9th grade
- Finding summer and extracurricular activities
- Planning for standardized testing
- Outlining ways to finance college
- Building a college list and applying in grades 10 to 12
- Lowering stress during college planning
Who Sharon works with
Sharon works with students in grades 8 to 12 and their parents. Some start early in 8th or 9th grade to plan courses and activities. Others begin in grades 10 to 12 for full admissions counseling. Her clients live across the United States and abroad.
Background and qualifications
Sharon graduated magna cum laude with a B.S.E. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She later earned an M.B.A. with honors from Tel Aviv University. She completed a Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting at the University of California Irvine. She belongs to the College Consultant Consortium, the New England Association for College Admission Counseling, and the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She travels to visit colleges, meets regularly with admissions officers, and attends professional conferences and workshops.
Sharon Olofsson pricing
Programs and services
- Early high school consultation for grades 8 and 9
- College admissions counseling for grades 10 to 12
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The CoachVouch take
Sharon combines a Wharton degree and an M.B.A. with regular college visits and meetings with admissions officers.
Best for families who want a practical, low-stress plan for college starting as early as 8th grade.
Common questions
How much does Sharon Olofsson charge?
Coaching with Sharon runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sharon from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sharon Olofsson help with?
Sharon Olofsson helps with choosing courses in 8th and 9th grade, finding summer and extracurricular activities, planning for standardized testing and outlining ways to finance college.
Is Sharon Olofsson certified?
Sharon Olofsson lists: M.B.A., Tel Aviv University; B.S.E., Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, UC Irvine; Member, IECA; Member, NEACAC; Member, College Consultant Consortium (C3).
Does Sharon Olofsson work with students outside Massachusetts?
Yes. She is based in Lexington, Massachusetts, and works with students nationwide and abroad.
What grades does Gateway Educational Consulting serve?
Sharon works with students in grades 8 to 12. Grades 8 and 9 get early planning, and grades 10 to 12 get full admissions counseling.
How do I contact Sharon Olofsson?
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