Susan Blaylock
College admissions counselor and BYU application specialist
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Science in Educational Psychology and Elementary Education |
Susan Blaylock is a college admissions counselor who helps students apply to college with clear direction. She has worked in admissions coaching for over 20 years and specializes in BYU applications for incoming freshmen. She has reviewed and edited hundreds of application and scholarship essays. She has more than 100 college clients and a background in education. She also helps with UC applications, interviews, and waitlist plans.
What Susan helps with
Susan helps students plan their applications, write strong essays, and prepare for interviews. She puts extra focus on BYU freshman applications.
- Applying to BYU as an incoming freshman
- Application strategy
- Writing and editing college essays
- Writing and editing scholarship essays
- Completing the UC application
- Preparing for college admissions interviews
- Reviewing an application before it is sent
- Planning next steps after a college waitlist
Who Susan works with
Susan works with students who are applying to college. Many are incoming freshmen applying to BYU. She also supports students applying to UC schools and students who need help with essays, interviews, or a waitlist.
How Susan works
Susan offers coaching packages that range from a few hours to 20 or more hours. She also offers custom hourly sessions for strategy, editing, and essays. She works closely with each student to find the experiences, values, and strengths that shape their story.
Background and qualifications
Susan has over 20 years of experience helping students with college admissions. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Educational Psychology and Elementary Education, and her background is in education. She has worked with more than 100 college clients. She has reviewed and edited hundreds of application and scholarship essays. Her work centers on BYU freshman applications, and she also supports UC applications, interviews, and waitlist situations.
Susan Blaylock pricing
Programs and services
- Complete college admissions package, 20 or more hours
- College essay coaching package
- Complete UC application support
- College admissions interview preparation
- College waitlist strategy package
- Final college application review
Susan Blaylock reviews
Susan Blaylock has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Susan focuses on BYU freshman applications and has more than 20 years of experience in admissions coaching.
Best for students applying to BYU as incoming freshmen who want help with their application and essays.
Common questions
How much does Susan Blaylock charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Susan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Susan Blaylock help with?
Susan Blaylock helps with applying to BYU as an incoming freshman, application strategy, writing and editing college essays and writing and editing scholarship essays.
Does Susan Blaylock have reviews?
Susan Blaylock has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Susan Blaylock certified?
Susan Blaylock lists: Bachelor of Science in Educational Psychology and Elementary Education.
Can Susan help with scholarship essays?
Yes. She has reviewed and edited hundreds of application and scholarship essays.
How do I contact Susan Blaylock?
Send Susan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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