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Services

College Admissions Consulting Services

Need help with college essays? Whether you are at the beginning stages of high school and want to set yourself up for entrance to top universities, or you need last-minute editing help to  finalize your application essays, I can help  guide your academic journey.  From researching the right program to crafting impactful essays, my personalized consulting will guide you towards landing the university of your dreams!

Get accepted to your dream college

Online Tutoring Services

Struggling with academics? With twenty years of experience teaching K-12 English & Social Studies, including AP content, I am dedicated to meeting students where they are in their educational journey. By understanding of the unique needs of individual learners, I empower students to tap into their inherent potential and achieve remarkable growth and success. Whether you need help getting organized, understanding a specific subject or just want to improve your overall academic performance, I can help you achieve your goals!

Improve your grades

Special Needs Learning Support

Need help accessing your natural abilities? After more than twenty years of working with students of all ages with different learning needs, I guide families through the IEP/504 process, and support students to overcome learning barriers and find tools to strengthen their academic progress.  

Harness your unique talents to overcome hurdles

International Student Admission Coaching

Are you an international student applying to high school or college in the US?  With extensive experience supporting international students in the classroom and online, I will coach your English Language skills, as you gain expertise with American curriculum.  My program will prepare you to pass the TOEFL and guide you through the international university application process.

Get into top american schools

Test Prep

Stressed about acing your test scores? Prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, AP, GRE & TOEFL with my comprehensive test prep programs. I will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to excel on test day, and help you master course content with proven study approaches. 

boost your test scores

Academic Coaching

Need help getting motivated for school? Unlock your full potential and be inspired to learn, finding your own unique talents to strengthen your academics. Find strategies to overcome your learning barriers and accomplish your goals. Get guidance and support from a master educator and learning needs specialist to get organized, improve your study skills, and overall academic performance.

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Testimonials

Tatum Thomas, Northwestern Student:

Tatum Thomas, Northwestern Student:

Tatum Thomas, Northwestern Student:

“I highly recommend Lara as a college counselor. Her dedication and genuine care always made me feel supported during the especially daunting process of college applications. I always knew I could rely on her whenever I needed assistance or had questions. She listened attentively, asked thought-provoking questions and took the time to truly understand my interests. Most importantly, her feedback and suggestions not only improved the quality of my writing but also helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself throughout the process.”

Krystal Tsang, UC Davis Student:

Tatum Thomas, Northwestern Student:

Tatum Thomas, Northwestern Student:

"I worked with Lara for over a year, and she truly helped me with my college applications. When I started with my college research, Lara gave me lots of advice including my plan, my interests, and what I am looking for. After I got my college list, I started to work with Lara more. She carefully listened to my intentions and personal essay requirements and researched on the college website with me. Lara always pays attention to this information and helped me find a lot of resources that help me understand the pros and cons of these colleges. This also let me realize there was a lot of information I had ignored about these colleges. While I was struggling with my personal statements, Lara offered a lot of great advice and helped me gain more ideas. She always points out which part I should pay more attention to make myself unique, while not changing my whole essay idea, which is what I appreciate. Lara always tries to highlight my specialties in my essays, and I would like to say she is truly one of the best people I have ever met. Working with Lara has been a great honor for me.” 


Melissa Thomas, Parent:

Tatum Thomas, Northwestern Student:

Melissa Thomas, Parent:

"Lara’s patience, kindness and expertise were invaluable in helping my daughter with her college essays.  Her ability to draw out our daughter’s unique qualities resulted in compelling and authentic essays that captured her essence.  Lara has a personalized approach, attention to detail and insightful feedback that helped make this a successful experience.  My daughter loved working with her and gained admission to her top-choice school and developed valuable skills in self reflection and effective communication."

Stacey Hein, Parent:

Paul Montgomery, Cal Poly SLO Student:

Melissa Thomas, Parent:

"Lara has helped my son tremendously. With her guidance, my son was able to increase his letter grade in Honors English from a B to an A! I noticed a big difference in his writing structure and content in his essays after working with Lara. His essays were more organized and streamlined with supporting thoughts.  Most importantly, his confidence in writing grew tremendously, and he is able to meet his writing assignments head-on."

Paul Montgomery, Cal Poly SLO Student:

Paul Montgomery, Cal Poly SLO Student:

Paul Montgomery, Cal Poly SLO Student:

"Lara helped make the most dreaded parts of the college application process feel like a breeze. Her extensive knowledge on the dos and don’ts of college essays helped me stand out as a student and get into an amazing school."

Sabine Debrabandere, Parent:

Paul Montgomery, Cal Poly SLO Student:

Paul Montgomery, Cal Poly SLO Student:

"My son is not easily impressed by a tutor but he raves about Lara. He attributes his success in his AP Language class to her help, and he found their sessions exceptionally useful.  Lara was able to help him last minute and appreciated how she made personalized review pages for him, and spent time outside of their lessons editing his work."

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