Shawn Berger
Admissions consultant and tutor for private school and college applicants
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysMedical school admissionsInternational studentsAthletic recruitingBoarding and private schoolTransfer studentsExecutive function skillsTime management and focus |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Woodstock, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | The Lyceum Institute |
Shawn Berger is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with boarding school, private school and college admissions. He runs The Lyceum Institute from Woodstock, New York. The Institute also offers online test prep, math and English tutoring, and executive functioning programs. Berger is a working teacher. Families work with him on essays, school lists, and applications. The team serves clients in any time zone.
What Shawn helps with
Berger and his team help students get into private schools and colleges. They also help with test scores, grades, and study skills.
- Applying to private and independent high schools
- College list development and planning
- Application essay coaching
- Medical school application essays and personal statements
- SSAT, ISEE, SAT and ACT test prep
- Organization, time management and focus
- Athletic application materials for student athletes
- Educational planning for families moving to America
Who Shawn works with
The Lyceum Institute works with families applying to American colleges or private and independent high schools. Clients include international families, students at American or British schools in the Middle East or Africa, and medical school applicants. It also serves student athletes, straight-A students who want to push further, and students who need one-on-one help in a subject.
How Shawn works
Lyceum runs all services online, one-on-one. Tutors build a plan around each student's strengths, learning style and motivation. Admissions work is planned by grade, from 8th grade through 12th grade. Named programs include College List Development, College+Career Pathways, College Positioning Roadmap, and High School Career Pathways. Parents get guidance too, on school events, teacher feedback, and the application process.
Background and qualifications
Shawn Berger is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of the IECA. He is an active teacher and leads The Lyceum Institute, a team of tutor-coaches and consultants. The Institute covers test prep, tutoring, and admissions from 8th grade through college transfer. It also runs executive functioning and homeschooling programs for students whose struggles go beyond subject knowledge.
Shawn Berger pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one test prep (SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, AP)
- One-on-one math and English tutoring
- College admissions and essay coaching
- Comprehensive college planning
- 8th grade high school admissions
- College transfer support
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Runs a team that covers admissions, test prep, tutoring and executive functioning for students from 8th grade through college.
Best for families applying to American private schools or colleges who want admissions help and tutoring in one place.
Common questions
How much does Shawn Berger charge?
Coaching with Shawn runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Shawn from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shawn Berger help with?
Shawn Berger helps with applying to private and independent high schools, college list development and planning, application essay coaching and medical school application essays and personal statements.
Does Shawn Berger coach online?
Shawn is based in Woodstock, New York, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Shawn Berger certified?
Shawn Berger lists: IECA Professional member.
Does The Lyceum Institute work with international families?
Yes. It works with international families moving to America, students at American or British schools in the Middle East or Africa, and mainland Chinese families applying to American private schools.
Does Lyceum help with executive function?
Yes. It offers an Executive Functioning program for organization, time management, engagement and focus.
How do I contact Shawn Berger?
Send Shawn a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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