Susan Lawson
Educational consultant for university applicants in Oakville, Ontario
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $220 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsGrad school and PhDMedical school admissionsStudents with learning differencesAthletic recruitingInternational studentsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Experience | 8 years coaching |
| Practice | Susan Lawson Educational Consulting |
Susan Lawson is an educational consultant in Oakville, Ontario. She helps students apply to universities and colleges in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. She has worked with 466 clients in the past 8 years. She knows NCAA rules and has worked with many elite athletes. She also interviews applicants for The Loran Scholars Foundation, a national scholarship program. Her clients include high school students, graduate school applicants and young adults who need a new path.
What Susan helps with
Susan helps students choose schools and programs that fit them. She works on applications in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.
- Applying to U.S., U.K. and Canadian universities
- Choosing what to study after high school
- Applying to Canadian universities from the U.S.
- Navigating NCAA rules as an elite athlete
- Getting into graduate, professional or direct entry medical programs
- Finding a new path after an unsuccessful university experience
- Planning further education after graduation
- Finding schools for students with learning differences
Who Susan works with
Most of Susan's students are in high school and apply to schools in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. She also works with American and Canadian students living in the U.S., elite athletes, and students with learning differences. Other clients are graduate and professional school applicants, recent graduates, and young adults who did not succeed at university.
Background and qualifications
Susan runs Susan Lawson Educational Consulting in Oakville, Ontario. In the past 8 years she has worked with 466 clients. She has worked with many elite athletes and knows NCAA regulations well. She interviews applicants for The Loran Scholars Foundation and guides 6 to 10 scholarship recipients each year. She also mentors high achieving at risk students through Trust 15, an after school program. She is a HECA member and attends conferences, workshops and campus tours.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one consulting
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The CoachVouch take
Susan interviews applicants for The Loran Scholars Foundation and guides 6 to 10 of its scholarship recipients each year.
Best for Canadian students who want to apply to schools in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., including athletes.
Common questions
How much does Susan Lawson charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $80 to $220 an hour. Message Susan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Susan Lawson help with?
Susan Lawson helps with applying to U.S., U.K. and Canadian universities, choosing what to study after high school, applying to Canadian universities from the U.S. and navigating NCAA rules as an elite athlete.
Is Susan Lawson certified?
Susan Lawson lists: HECA member.
Does Susan Lawson work with student athletes?
Yes. She has worked with many elite athletes and knows NCAA regulations well.
Can Susan help students living in the U.S. apply to Canadian universities?
Yes. She advises American and Canadian students living in the U.S. on applying to Canadian universities.
How do I contact Susan Lawson?
Send Susan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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