Wendie Lubic
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Washington, DC
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach and Career coach |
| Based in | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; Professional member, IECA; Member, PCACAC; Independent Educational Consulting coursework, UC Irvine; Certified Parent Educator |
| Practice | The College Lady |
Wendie Lubic is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. She runs The College Lady in Washington, DC. Before consulting, she worked as a journalist and editor, and she taught graphic design at American University. She has worked with parents and students since 1996. She edits college essays, reviews art portfolios, and works to lower the stress of applying.
What Wendie helps with
Wendie helps students find colleges that fit them and get through the application process. She also helps families think about paying for college.
- Building a college list
- Finding the right college fit
- Writing and editing college essays
- Completing college applications
- Reviewing art portfolios for applications
- Lowering stress during the application process
- Planning how to fund college
- Moving from high school to college
Who Wendie works with
Wendie works with high school students and their parents. She has worked with teens and parents since 1996. Students who apply with an art portfolio can get her review. Parents who want a parenting coach can also work with her through the Parent Encouragement Program.
Background and qualifications
Wendie is a Certified Educational Planner. She is a professional member of IECA and PCACAC. She took classes in Independent Educational Consulting at UC Irvine. She has worked with parents and students since 1996. She is a certified Parent Educator at the Parent Encouragement Program. She was a Professor of Graphic Design at American University. She is also a former journalist and editor, so she has deep experience editing admissions essays.
Wendie Lubic pricing
Programs and services
- College consulting
- Academic advising
- College fit guidance
- Application and essay help
- Transition to college support
- Parenting coaching through PEP
Wendie Lubic reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former journalist and editor and a former graphic design professor, she brings essay editing and art portfolio review to admissions work.
Best for students who want to lead their own application with support, and for families who want less stress in the process.
Common questions
How much does Wendie Lubic charge?
Coaching with Wendie runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Wendie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Wendie Lubic help with?
Wendie Lubic helps with building a college list, finding the right college fit, writing and editing college essays and completing college applications.
Is Wendie Lubic certified?
Wendie Lubic lists: Certified Educational Planner; Professional member, IECA; Member, PCACAC; Independent Educational Consulting coursework, UC Irvine; Certified Parent Educator.
Can Wendie Lubic help with art portfolios?
Yes. Her years in graphic design and as a professor help her evaluate art portfolios as part of the application process.
How do I contact Wendie Lubic?
Send Wendie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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