Sue Larminie
College admissions consultant helping students choose and apply to colleges
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning |
| Practice | Larminie LifeWorks |
Sue Larminie is a college admissions consultant who helps students plan for college and apply. She runs Larminie LifeWorks. She spent 6 years heading the Volunteer College and Career Center at a public high school, where she ran workshops, led classroom sessions, and gave 1:1 advice. She also works with University of California applicants and helps them with the Personal Insight Questions. She has taken formal clients since 2014.
What Sue helps with
Sue helps students pick the right courses, build a college list, write strong essays, and make a final college choice.
- Choosing courses to keep college options open
- Building a right fit college list with 4 year and 2 year schools
- Planning productive summers
- Brainstorming and writing essays and supplements
- Keeping the student's own voice in essays
- Reviewing University of California applications
- Answering the Personal Insight Questions
- Making the final college choice
Who Sue works with
Sue works with students who are planning for college. This includes students who plan to start at a 2 year school and transfer to a 4 year school. She also helps students who are applying to University of California schools.
Background and qualifications
Sue spent 6 years heading the Volunteer College and Career Center at a public high school. In that role she ran workshops, led classroom sessions, and offered 1:1 college planning and advice. She continues to work at the high school. She also earned a Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning, and she has worked with formal clients since 2014.
Sue Larminie pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college planning
- Right fit college list creation
- Essay brainstorming and preparation
- University of California application review
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The CoachVouch take
Sue combines 6 years of running a public high school college and career center with her own private admissions practice.
Best for students who want help with a college list, essays, or University of California applications.
Common questions
How much does Sue Larminie charge?
Coaching with Sue runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sue Larminie help with?
Sue Larminie helps with choosing courses to keep college options open, building a right fit college list with 4 year and 2 year schools, planning productive summers and brainstorming and writing essays and supplements.
Is Sue Larminie certified?
Sue Larminie lists: Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning.
Does Sue Larminie help with University of California applications?
Yes. She reviews University of California applications and the answers to the Personal Insight Questions.
Does Sue help students who plan to transfer?
Yes. She builds college lists that include 2 year schools for students who plan to transfer to a 4 year school.
How do I contact Sue Larminie?
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